Marion Township (part 7 of 8)

GEORGE LAWRENCE was born in Lincolnshire, England, March 31. 1814, the third son and fourth child of eight children born to Edward a d Martha (Sleeper) Lawrence, who sailed for America in 1835, settling in Claridon Township and buying 200 acres of land. George, the subject of this sketch, received a fair education, bought forty acres of land of his father, paying for it in work, increasing it to 300 acres, and remained upon it until March 30, 1871, when he sold and came to Marion Township, buying in all 548 acres. He has sold and given to his children all but 247 acres, which he keeps in a fine state of cultivation. He cleared and improved nearly all his land in Claridon Township, and has made many improvements upon his present farm. November 7, 1839, he married Elizabeth Douce, a daughter of Vincent and Mary Douce. She died September 8, 1851, leaving three children; one is living - George E. Vincent D. was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and died at Gambier, Ohio, January 14, 1881. He was born July 13, 1850. Mary died September 13, 1861, aged thirteen years. Mr. Lawrence married again, April 24, 1858, Martha A. Smith, a native of Marion Township, born in 1823, a daughter of John and Naomi Smith. This union has been blessed with the birth of ten children, seven surviving: Charles W.; Emma M., wife of Rev. S. O. Young. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Eva U., wife of Francis A. Young; Willie R., Ulysses G., Ivie F. and Elma V. Mr. Lawrence is 2 thorough farmer and makes a specialty of rearing heavy draft horses. He is a Republican, and himself and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

GEORGE E. LAWRENCE is a native of Claridon Township, born August 27, 1845, the eldest son of George and Elizabeth Lawrence. Having secured a common school education, he remained with his father until the spring of 1867, when he moved to Franklin County, Kan. He returned in 1875, and after renting one vear, purchased fifty acres of his father, and is residing upon it still. February 24, 1867, he married Josephine T. Bartlett, who was born in Knox County, Ohio, July 15, 1848, a daughter of Leonard and Sarah A. Bartlett. They bave four children - Mary G., Lulu B., George P. and Frank V. Mr. L. is engaged in rearing fine stock, such as French and Clydesdale horses, short-horn cattle and Spanish Merino sheep. He has been prominently associated with the Grange. While a resident of Kansas, he was a delegate to the organization of the State Grange, also a delegate to the State Grange held at Galion recently, and was its Secretary. He is serving his third term as Master of the home so: ciety. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Cburch. As a young man, he attended the Ohio Wesleyan University for a time, and later taught more or less for five years, two in the South and three in Kansas.

W. C. LEECH, M. D., of the city of Marion, Ohio, is a native of the State of Pennsylvania. He was born at Harrisburg November 25, 1823. His father was of Irish descent and his mother of German extraction. The Doctor's practice is of the homceopathie school of medicine, and has been in the service since the year 1845, the greater part of that time in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1880, he came to Marion, and still continues in the practice.

ANDREW LEFFLER, meat merchant, was born in Baden, Germany, August 7, 1840. His parents, Michael and Christina Leffler, emigrated to the United States in 1854. He grew to manhood in Marion, and farmed ` till 1859, when he went into the butcher business. October, 1861, he en- listed in Company D, Eíghty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Iufantry, and served nine months. He was wounded in the right thigh at the battle of McDowell, W. Va., which disabled him from further service; was discharged in August, 1862. Mr. Leffler is the oldest butcher in Marion, now employing two men, and doing a good business. December 20, 1865, he married Miss Mary Eberhart, daughter of John Eberhart. Mrs. Leffler was born in Marion County June 1, 1842. They have had seven children; six are living, namely: Jennie, Frank, Harrison G., Edward H., Harry A. and Florence M. Inis is deceased. Mr. Leffler and family are members of the Lutheran Church; Mr. Leffler is connected with the order of V. A. O. D., and in politics is a Democrat. In 1874, he built the block that bears his name, at a cost of $6,000. He owns a residence at the corner of West and 'Canal streets, and ten acres adjoining the corporation.

CHARLES W. LEFFLER, son of Godfrey and Louisa Leffler, was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, November 1, 1854; he was reared to manhood in Marion, and educated in its high school. At the age of fourteen, he took the position of clerk in his father's grocery and continued there two years and nine months. He took a course in the Commercial College of Delaware, Ohio, in 1872, and after his graduation he returned to Marion and took up the trade of brick-laying, and worked with his father until December, 1878, the last three years as foreman. In April, 1879, he and his brother, J. F. Leffler, established a billiard hall, and since May, 1881, he has condueted it alone. He neither sells liquor nor allows any to be sold in connection with the hall, and the best of order is preserved.

GODFREY LEFFLER, one of the leading representative German citizens of Marion County, was born near Karlsruhe, Germany, October 15, 1829. In 1854, his parents, Michael and Regina (Ludwig) Leffler, emigrated to America and settled in Pleasant Township, where Mr. Leffler purchased thirty-five acres of land. Mrs. Leffler died in September, 1857, and in 1865 Mr. Leffler moved to Marion, where he died June 22, 1882, having attained to the age of seventy-nine years. They had ten children, five of whom are now living. Godfrey Leffler was reared on a farm till fifteen years old, when he commenced and served an apprenticeship of three years at the brick mason trade. In 1850, he embarked for the United States in search of his fortune. He remained in New York City until the fall of 1854, when he emigrated west and settled in Marion. Immediately after his arrival here, he resumed his trade and followed it four years, when in 1858 he engaged in contracting and building, which he has followed with marked success to the present time. Mr. Leffler has built and superintended the building of more public and private houses than any other man in the county. Among the many leading buildings that stand as monumeuts to Mr. Leffler's labor and success as a builder, we mention the jail on East street, old Masonic Block, Campbell Block, Kerr House, the public school buildings and the German Methodist, Christian and Catholic Churches, besides a number of private residences. He is the leading contractor and builder in the county, and in that vocation he has achieved a signal success. He owns and runs a brick yard in connection with building, and employs a force of men at a weekly expense of $500. Mr. Leffler started in life a poor man, and by energy and perseverance he has accumulated large and valuable property. He is well known throughout the county, and his business transactions have always been honorable and upright. Mr. Leffler was married, in 1851, to Miss Louisa Wissinger, by whom he has had five children, namely, Jacob G., Charles W.,John F., Louisa C., wife of

Frederick Gottshal, of Columbus, and Bertha, at home. Mrs. Leffler was born in Baden November 19, 1831. Mr. Leffler owns the " Leffler Block," corner of Main and South streets, and a brick residence on Greenwood avenue, which cost $4,000. Besides the two and two-fifths acres where he lives, he owns fifty-two town lots. Politically, Mr. Leffler is a Democrat, and takes considerable interest in local politics. Mr. and Mrs. Leffler are members of the German Lutheran Church.

JOHN F. LEFFLER, of the firm of Williams & Leffler, merchant tailors, was born in Marion June 7, 1857, and is a son of Godfrey and Louisa Leffler. He was reared in Marion and educated in the high school; learned the carriage-maker's trade with McMurray & Fisher, working tkree years, at the expiration of which time he became connected with his brother in the billiard and pool business, under the firm name of Leffler Bros. At the expiration of two years, he sold his interest to his brother and became connected with J. D. Gregory in business; this relation continued up to August, 1882, when the present firm of Williams & Leffler was formed. This firm is composed of upright men, who enjoy a good reputation as tai- Jors. September 21, 1881, Mr. Leffler was married to Miss Julia Fies, daughter of William Fies, of Marion. Mrs. Leffler is a native of Marion, and was born March 9, 1855.

J. G. LEFFLER, grocer, was born in New York City September 17, 1852. When a child, his parents, Godfrey and Louisa Leffler, removed to Marion; he was reared to manhood in Marion and educated in the Ohio Business University of Delaware, at which institution he graduated in June, 1870; he also took a course iu the business university of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and graduated May 20, 1872. During the intervals of his college course, up to November, 1868, he clerked for J. E. Leonard and P. ©. Sharpless. November 19, 1868, he took charge of and controlled a grocery and provision store on the corner of Main and South streets. In 1872, he bought a half interest, and January |, 1873, he bought his father's interest, and has since that time been alone. February, 1876, he moved to his present room, which has a sixteen and a half foot front by 165 deep. He has a very fine residence on South street near Main, which he occupies. He married, September 23, 1875, Miss Susan M.. only daughter or child. of Jacob Hettler, and they have two children - Paul W. and Paulina M. Mr. and Mrs. Leffler are members of the German Lutheran Church; Mr. Leffler is a member of the City Council. In 1875-76, he resided in the Eleventh School District, and was Clerk and Director of that district. In 1879, he was a candidate for Recorder, and in 1881 for County Clerk. In polities, he is a Democrat. ;

JOHN E. LEONARD, deceased, was born in Nassau, Germany, December 12, 1834. When nine years of age, he came with his parents, John and Mary Leonard, to America, who located for awhile in. Mansfield, Ohio, then in Coshocton County, Ohio. He passed his youth at Mansfield, when thirteen engaging as clerk in a large establishment. In 1857, he moved to Marion and entered the drug trade under the firm name of Bruck & Leonard. About 1860, he bought out Mr. Bruck and continued the sole manager till death. October 10, 1861, he was married to Margaret S. Cummin, daughter of Dr. William and Margaret (Steele) Cummin, of Liverpool, Penn. Their union was blessed with three children - Mary M., Edward T. and Margaret S. Mr. Leonard commenced in life a poor boy, but through industry accumulated a good property, consisting chiefly of a business block on Main street and his residence with several acres of ground on

South West street. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, to which he contributed liberally, and of the Masonic order. His death took place December 6, 1870. Mrs. Leonard and her family are members of the Presbyterian Church. _

J. F. LINDSEY, a native of Blair County, Penn., was born September 28, 1829. His father, Jacob Lindsey, was born in Carlisle, Penn., September 23, 1785, and died in Blair County, Penn., July 12, 1846; and his mother, Jane (née Simonton) Lindsey, was born November 11, 1789, in Wilmington, Del., and died April 20, 1858, while on a visit at Marion. They were of Revolutionary stock, and were the parents of five children, of whom J. F. is next to the youngest. The latter, when eighteen years of age, commenced the trade of wagon and carriage making, at Hollidaysburg, Penn., and served three years. He worked in Philadelphia, Camden City and Cinnaminson, N. J., until 1851; then in Marion, Ohio, until the fall of 1852; then in Pennsylvania again till the next year; then at Massillon, Ohio, carriage building, two and a half years, when, in 1855, the shops closed on account of the panic; next at Galion, Ohio; then Indianapolis, Ind.; and in 1858 back to Marion, since which time he has followed his trade here. He usually employed from three to four men. and turned out first-class work, all of which was warranted. In contest with the Jackson, Mich., wagon, October 31, 1882, his wagon came out the cham. pion. Mr. Lindsey joined the Methodist Church February 14, 1852, but since the spring of 1858, he has been a member of the Presbyterian Church.

DANIEL LINN is the seventh son of Levi and Mary (Van Buskirk) Linn, and a native of Maryland. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, but of Irish descent, while his mother was a native of the same State but of German descent. His father fought in the war of Independence and reared. a family of thirteen children, eight of whom were boys. Daniel, the subject of this paragraph, obtained his education in the limited schools of that early day, finishing his school career when aged fifteen years; he continued - to labor for his parents until his marriage. In 1831, he came to Marion County, entering 160 acres near where he now resides. Through industry and frugality, Mr. Linn has owned at one time 600 acres, all in the county, but at present has disposed of all but his homestead, consisting of 160 acres, valued at $100 per acre. This farm is in a good state of cultivation, being drained by 3,000 rods of tile. Mr. Linn has the honor of introducing tile into the county for farming purposes, which he did in 1867. His home he built in 1875 for $2,500; he has improved 400 acres of land himself. June 10, 1828, he married Mary A. Geiger, daughter of John and Kanable Geiger, of Bedford County, Penn., people of German descent. Eight children have blessed this union - Robert M.; Orilla, wife of James Maxwell, of Wisconsin; 'Harriet, wife of Mr. March, of Wisconsin; Mary, maiden lady; George, a soldier of the late war and a professor of music, at Duvall's Bluff, Ark.; J. B. Birney, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Charles T. March 20, 1864, Mr. Linn married again, Rachel McFarland, George Edmund's widow. Five children have been born to them, one dying an infant; the names of the living are Jennie, Nettie, Arthur and Maria B. Mrs. Linn was the daughter of James and Mary (Ross) MeFarland, her people originating in Ireland, though the Rosses came from England. Her grandfather McFarland was a Revolutionary soldier. Mr. Linn, though eighty years of age, is still hale, hearty and industrious. He belongs to the Republican party.

PHILIP LINN, Jr., is a native of Crawford County, Ohio, born March 9, 1842, the son of Philip and Christina (Holcher) Linn, who emigrated from Germany about 1830, settling in the above county. They brought up eight children, seven of whom survive. They are John, William (deceased), Mary, wife of Andrew Green; Henry, Philip, Jacob, Charles and Elizabeth. Mrs. Linn died about 1868, aged sixty years. Mr. Linn, though born in 1801, is still vigorous. The school education of Philip was necessarily limited, for by choice he left the parenta] roof when fourteen, commencing to work by the month, at which he continued fourteen years. The first year he received the sum of $7 per month, but later he received as high as $30 per month. September 12, 1867, he was married to Mary Kerr, daughter of Robert Kerr, of whom mention is made in this volume. To them three children have been born - Minnie, born August 9, 1868, died August 31,1869; Ola P. R., born May 8, 1871; and Charles O.,born June 6,1873. The first three years of married life he rented of his father-in-law; then Mr. Kerr gave him the use of a farm situated in the southwest corner of Scott Township, which he still retains. He lived upon that farm about twelve years. In 1870, he bought 160 acres in Scott Township, paying $6,800 cash - a sum he had earned by his industry. He has since disposed of that place, and in 1881 purchased his present property, in Marion Township, consisting then of ninety-three acres, but now of 225 acres of well-cultivated land. This is all underlaid with building and lime stone; $100 per acre is a small estimate of its worth. In 1881, he built a substantial brick residence. finely furnished, at a cost of $6,000. He also owns an eighty-acre lot in Scott Township. He is making a specialty of Merino sheep, having at present 350 head. In polities, Mr. Linn is an Independent Democrat. Himself and wife are members of the Disciple Church.

H. 8. LUCAS, an old merchant of Marion County, was born in Homer, Cortland Co., N. Y., September 8, 1826. He is a son of William W.: and Anna (Hitchcock) Lucas, both natives of Homer, Cortland Co., N. Y. The former was born in 1802, and the latter in 1803... They were: married. and moved to Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in 1832, and subsequently to Lorain County, where they resided till 1846, and went to Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County. Mr. W. W. Lneas died January 26, 1883; his widow still resides at that place. They had two children - H. S., the subject of this sketch, and Lydia A., wife of James Zwisler, of Adrian, Mich. H. S. was brought up on a farm; from 1846 to 1853, he followed clerking at Cuyahoga Falls, Akron and Cleveland. September 3, 1853, he came to Marion, and with F. P. Seffner engaged in the mercantile business; in 185-, he went to La Rue and followed merchandising, under the firm name of H. S. Lucas & Co., doing an extensive business until 1879, when he returned to Marion and established himself in the Masonic Block. He carries a stock of from $15,000 to $25,000, and conducts a successful business. May 3, 1851, he was joined in marriage to Miss Abbie A. Green, by whom he had three children, viz.: Jennie M., William G. and Carrie A. Mrs. Lucas departed this life in August, 1871, and in September, 1872, Mr. Lucas again mar. ried, this time Miss Retta MeLain, a daughter of Rev. John MeLain, of Tiffin, Ohio. Three children were born to this marriage - Stewart H., Grace-M. and Rhea. Mr. Lucas and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is connected with the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Council of the Masonic order, and also with the Royal Arcanum. In May, 1864, Mr. Lucas enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Ohio National Guards. He served as Sergeant near Alexandria, and was discharged

JOHN F. LUST, born in Baden, Germany, December 1, 1847, is the son of John and Margaret (Hoch) Lust, who sailed for this country in 1853, stopping one year in Marion County, but settling in Salem Township, Wyandot County, Ohio, unti! 1872, when they returned to Marion County. John F. is the eldest/of seven children and was reared on a farm. In 1868, he went to Upper Sandusky and learned the baker's trade of U. Orsinger. In 1870, he went to La Salle, Ill., returning one year later to Marion, working for Thomas Munday. April 1, 1872, he bought this property and conducted a restaurant and bakery for one year, when he admitted William Fisher as a partner and added a confectionery department. In 1875, he purchased his partner's interest, and in addition to the above became a wholesale dealer in cigars. In 1882, he did an extensive business, employing one man to travel. His marriage with Mary A. Fetter, daughter of George Fetter, was solemnized November 14, 1872. Their children are Franklin A., Harry W. and Edies F. In politics, Mr. Lust is a Democrat, and himself and family are members of the German-English Lutheran Church.

T. J. MAGRUDER, proprietor of Magruder's " Novelty Saddle Works," was born in Clark County, Va., October 1, 1826. His parents, Ninian and Elizabeth (Lyons) Magruder, were natives of Maryland and Virginia. Mr. Magruder died in 1829 and his widow married, in 1831, Philip Puller, and in 1836 removed to Belmont County, Ohio; thence to Fairfield County in 1838, where they resided until her death in 1869. Mr. N. Magruder was married first to Grace Townsend, of Maryland, and secondly to Elizabeth Lyons, of Virginia. He was the father of fifteen children, six of whom are living; and Mrs. Magruder had three children by her second husband, allliving. T. J. Magruder, the youngest of his father's living children. was reared on a farm till twelve years of age, when his step-father removed : to Rushville, Fairfield County; in 1842, he went to Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, and learned his trade with his brother, James L. Magruder. With him he was a partner one year, then went to Woodstock, thence to Bellefontaine after two years and a half. At the latter place, he was a member of the firm of Rutan, Magruder & Co.; continued in that business about eighteen months; then sold his interest and engaged in the drug trade with Dr. W. A. McCandliss, William Fisher and O. S. Knapp. Selling out his interest to Dr. McCandliss, he, in December, 1853, came to Marion, and January 2, 1854, established * Magruder's Novelty Saddle Works," under the firm name of Rutan & Magruder. One year later, he bought his partner's interest, and has since been alone. He is the pioneer saddler and one of the oldest business men of the town. He carries a large stock and employs on an average six men. He is the patentee of the Magruder harness trimmings, and has made several other important improvements, both.in saddles and harness. He was married, February 18, 1855, to Miss Elizabeth Fribley, who was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, February 3, 1881. They have had four children, three of whom are living, viz., Mary R., wife of E. J. Short, of Bellefontaine, Ohio; Charles O. and James William. Mr. and Mrs. Magruder are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Magruder is a member of the official board and an active worker in the Sunday school. He was a delegate to and a member of the Finance Committee at the first State Sabbath School Convention of the Methodist Episcupal Church, and was also on the Finance Committee of the People's Temperance Reform Convention, held at Columbus in 1881. He isa member of the I. O. O. F., both subordinate and encampment, with the rank of Past Grand. He was Township Treasurer eight years, Corpora-

J. C. MARKERT, of the firm of Markert, Schoenlaub & Co., general merchants, was born in the State of Hesse, Germany, July 6, 1846. His father, Francis Markert, was born December 17, 1812, and his mother, Sophia, née Hutter, January 6, 1816. They migrated to America, landing in New York January 1, 1865, settling at Scranton, Penn., where Mr. Markert died, July 2, 1876. Mrs. Markert now resides in Marion. J. C. Markert is the eldest son and second child of six children. At the age of fourteen, he began and served three and a half years at the potter's trade. In May, 1864, he emigrated to the United States, and in April, 1865, went with his parents to Scranton, Penn., where he remained till 1869, at which time be came to Berea, Ohio. He there attended college, and during vacations worked at the carpenter's trade in Cleveland. In 1872, he attended the International Union Business College, and in April, 1877, came to Marion. He was engaged in the grocery and queensware trade with George Dietsch about a year and a half, when Mr. Dietsch sold his interest to William Gracely, and October 22, 1881, J. J. Schoenlaub was admitted as a partner. November 15, 1881, they established the " People's Store," and carry a stock of dry goods, groceries, glass and queensware, to the amount of $16,000. 1n June, 1878, Mr. Markert married Miss Katie Doering, daughter of William and Katie Doering. Mrs. Markert was born in Cleveland, Ohio, September 19, 1851. Two children were born to this union - Charles A., April 18, 1879, and Oscar H., April 18, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Markert are members of the German Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Markert belongs also to the Royal Arcanum. He owns a residence on the corner of West and Canal streets and three lots on West street.

JOHN MARKEY was born in Stark County, Ohio, November 1, 1817, son of Henry and Hester (Bisher) Markey, natives of Maryland. They were early settlers in Stark County, the father dying in 1819, and the mother in 1829. John Markey was married, November 28, 1841, to» Caroline Weeks, daughter of John M. and Martha Weeks, and six children have been born to them - Jackson, born September 14, 1842; Marshall, September 15, 1844; John H., March 18, 1846; George, March 5, 1848; Martha A., February 7, 1851; and Thomas H., October 10, (1855. Mr. Markey, having acquired the rudiments of an education, taught four winters. He moved from his native county to Seneca County, remaining three years; then came to Crawford County, where he remained twelve years, but he settled in Marion County in 1869. He owns 545 acres of land in Marion County, besides farms in Illinois, Iowa and Michigan, He devotes his time and attention to the direct supervision of his home farm and to the buying of mortgaged notes. In politics, he is a Republican, and in his personal habits strictly temperate.

ALBIN D. MATTHEWS, son of John B. Matthews, was born on the old homestead in Pleasant Township April 4, 1824; was reared on the farm and educated in the Marion select schools and Ohio Wesleyan University. He engaged in teaching when eighteen, and taught five years, at the expiration of which time he embarked in the mercantile business, following it till&he fall of 1855, when he was elected County Treasurer and moved to Marion. He was re-elected in 1857, and in 1860 he resumed merchandising at Marion, Ohio. Selling out in 1867, he traveled in charge, by appointment, of Delhi, Norton, La Rue and Middletown Circuits. In 1811, he was again elected County Treasurer, and re-elected in 1878, making four terms that he filled the office. Mr. Matthews is an honorable, upright man, and is universally respected and esteemed. In 1876, on his retirement from office, he engaged in the grocery business. April 27, 1847, he was married to Miss Jane E., daughter of Thompson E. and Ruth Roberts. Mrs. Matthews was born in Stark County, Ohio, in October, 1824, and departed this life January 28, 1865. This marriage was blessed with eight children; five are living - Albin D.; Henrietta M., wife of H. D. Morrill; Mary B., wife of John C. Keil; Willie W. and Joseph T. Mr. Matthews was married a second time, December 16, 1866, to Mrs. Eleanor T. Bowe, daughter of Lewis Jury. She had two children by her former husband, one daughter, who died in 1872; and the son, A. Rush Bowe, is still living, now in New Mexico. Mr. Matthews and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mr. Matthews is a member of the Chapter and Council of the F. & A. M., and in politics adheres to Democratic principles.

JOHN B. MATTHEWS, deceased, one of the earliest pioneers of Pleasant Township, was born in Talbot County, Md., in 1772; his parents were also natives of Maryland and of English origin. Mr. Matthews was by trade a shoe-maker, having learned his trade in early life. In 1811, he migrated to Ross County, where he was married. He enlisted in the war of 1812, and after his term of service expired he returned and settled there and remained in that county till 1819, when he removed to Delaware County, and in December, 1821, came to what is now Pleasant Township, Marion County. On his location there, he entered forty acres, and subsequently eighty acres more. These lands ke cleared, improved and occupied till his death, which occurred March 27, 1847. His widow survived him thirty-one years, lacking one day, her death taking place March 26, 1878. She was born in Kentucky in January, 1799. They: had a family of twelve children, nine of whom died many years since. Of the living, Albin D., above mentioned, is the eldest.

J. N. MATTHEWS was born in Pleasant Township. Marion County, January 21, 1837, son of the last mentioned. Mr. Matthews was reared on the 'homestead, and his advantages for an education were limited to the common schools of his native place. He was engaged in farming in Pleasant Township till 1858; then he removed to Jones County, Iowa, at which place he resided till 1871, when he returned to Marion County and started a store in Green Camp. In 1874, he admitted his son-in-law, D. H. Porter, as a partner. Mr. Matthews was the first Mayor of Green Camp, and filled the oftice of Treasurer of Green Camp Township four years. In 1878, he was elected Judge of Probate, and re-elected to the same official position in 1851. November 22, 1855, he was married to Miss Mary M., daughter of John and Martenia Williams. Mrs. Matthews was born in Pleasant Township, January 22, 1837. Of their six children, four are living, viz., Emma J., wife of D. H. Porter; Cora B., wife of W. W. Patten; Ed. win W. and Vena Z. Judge Matthews is a member of the Church of Christ, and Mrs, Matthews of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, he has. always been a Democrat.

A. B. McMURRAY, M. D., was born in Steubenville, Ohio, February 25, 1837. His father, James McMurray, was born in North Ireland and emigrated to America in 1832, settling at the above place. His mother was a native of Steubenville and a daughter of James Workman, also a native of Ireland. He established an academy at Steubenville and superintended it until his removal to a farm in the same county, where he died. James and Nancy McMurray were married at Steubenville and lived there until the death of Mrs. McMurray in 1842. Mr. McMurray was a wholesale notion dealer in New York City for twenty years, and a manufacturer of woolen goods at Steubenville, Ohio. He came to Marion in 1872, and died October, 1875. Dr. McMurray was reared in his native town and educated in the public schools of that place. He attended at Fredericksburg Academy, in 1858, to finish his studies in languages and chemistry, and immediately began the study of medicine with Dr. J. W. Smatley, now of Upper Sandusky, andremained with him and Dr. James Martin three years. He attended lectures at Cleveland Medical College, graduating in 1871; came to Marion and engaged in the practice of his profession, which he has since followed, and has established a successful practice. In October, 1862, he was married to Miss Charlotte A. Cramer, a daughter of Henry and Margaret Kramer, and they have had eleven children, nine of whom are living, viz., Mary M., James A., Anna, Alexander P., Hattie, Bessie G., Henrietta, Herbert and Ethel. Dr. McMurray and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church; he is a Knight Templar, and a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of H., and also of the Ohio State Medical Society, American Medical Association and Marion County Medical Society, and is at present Coroner and City Councilman.

THOMAS J. McMURRAY, brother of the above and member of the firm of McMurray & Fisher, was born in Steubenville, Ohio, March 2, 1841. He was brought up in his native town till seventeen, when he went to Wooster and served a regular apprenticeship of three years at carriage painting, with John Wilhelm. He worked for John Beistle in Wooster till September 6, 1862, when he joined the "boys in blue" in Company H, One Hundred and Second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served in the Army of the Cumberland and was honorably discharged ut Nashville, Tenn., July 8, 1865, after which he engaged in his trade at Florence, Ky.; from there he went to Orville and worked for Steele & Moore until September, 1866, when he and Mr. Moore came to Marion and established a carriage manufactory. Mr. McMurray has been a leading member of the business throughout the changes of the firms to the present time, and is a successful business man. His marriage, October 10, 1867, with Miss Ella Randall, daughter of Levi Randal, was blest with five children, two of whom are living - George W. and Charlie. Mr. and Mrs. McMurray are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Mr. MeMurray is identified with the I.O. O. F., K. of H. and G. A. R. He was a member of the City Council, 1872-73.

J. F. McNEAL, attorney, was born in Iberia, then in Marion County, April 28, 1840. He is a son of Allen and Nancy (Struthers) McNeal, who were natives of Washington County, Penn., and early pioneers of Marion County. Mr. McNeal, the subject of this notice, passed his early life on a farm and obtained his education at Iberia College, Iberia, Ohio. April 22, 1861, he enlisted at the first call for troops, in Company I, Third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was discharged at the expiration of the three months' service, August 22, 1861, and the following day, August 23,

. re-enlisted in Battery E, First Ohio Light Artillery. He served in the Department of the Cumberland and participated in a number of the lead ing battles of the war. Among those in which he was active were Perry. ville, Stone River, Mission Ridge, Chickamauga, and a number of minor engagements. He was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio, September 1, 1864, having served three years in the front ranks of the army. He came home, and on the 8th day of April, 1865, entered the office of Judge

O. Bowen as a law student. After prosecuting a course of two years, May 16, 1867, he was admitted to the bar in Champaign County. He immediately entered upon the practice of law in Marion, forming a partnership with J. C. Johnston, which continued three years. He practiced with Philip Dombaugh in 1876 for about four months, and January 1, 1879, the present law firm of McNeal & Wolford was formed. Since 1872, Mr. Mc- Neal has practiced in the United States Cireuit and District Courts. Mr.

MeNeal has, since his admission to the bar, devoted himself uninterruptedly to his profession, and has built up a large and successful business, extending into the higher courts of the State and United States. Mr. McNeal stands high as a lawyer and is one of the leading members of the Marion County bar. He is a gentleman of high sense of honor and integrity, and. never encourages litigation, when it is to the interest of his client to avoid it. Mr. McNeal is Republican in politics and has always taken an active interest in the success of his party. He has frequently been requested to, become a candidate for important offices in the district, but he has declined.

He served his village as Mayor two terms, and was a member of the City School Board for the same length of time. May 9, 1867, he was married to Miss Annie M. Francis, daughter of A. P. Francis, deceased. Two sons are the fruits of this union - Lewis B. and Alfred F. Mr. McNealis a Knight Templar.

JOHN T. MERCHANT was born in Jefferson County, Va., April 1, 1814, the son of Isaac and Eleanor (Thomas) Merchant, who came to Ohio in 1836, settling in Seneca County. They had a family of eleven children, seven living, of whom our subject is the eldest. His father was in the war of 1812 and his grandfathers, Isaac Merchant and Leonard Thomas, were soldiers of the Revolution, the latter serving entirely through it, attending the surrender of Lord Corhwallis. John T.'s parents died in the country of their adoption, the father in 1851, and the mother in 1870, aged eightyfour years. Mr. Merchant, the subject of this notice, began to work in a paper mill when he was but eight years of age (when paper was manufactured by presses); remained at this until his twentieth year, when he started for Cincinnati, walking across the mountains, and from thence by boat. Failing to find employment in his trade, he became a deck-hand upon the boat *North America," making five trips to New Albany, Ind. In the fall of 1835 he visited this county, and in the following year cume again, working for wages ($10 to $12 per month) in Salt Rock Township, two years. Having saved $90, he married and commenced. renting farms, one and one-half years in Salt Rock Township and two years in Marion Township. In 1844, he purchased eighty acres in the eastern part of this township and lived upon it seven years. Then he bought sixty-two acres in the corporation of Marion, and continued upon it until 1860, when he sold the latter and purchased his present farm of 300 acres, the most of which he has improved. In 1860, he built a frame house for $1,300, and in 1861 a barn for $400. He was married, September 28, 1838, to Miss Rebecca A. Gruber, born in Virginia November 18, 1852, a daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Mourer) Gruber. Sbe died in March, 1875, leaving five children - Ann E., wife of George Carhart; Eliza E., wife of W. R. Burr; Asa L, Christian B. and Jay T. Mr. Merchant again married, November 20, 1875, Miss Salome Ulsh, a daughter of Jacob Ulsh. She is a native of Marion Township, born March 22, 1845, and the mother of three children - Jacob U., Fannie I. and Bettie B. Mr. Merchant began in life with nothing; but, by his energy and perseverance, he has amassed a good property.

He is Republican in sentiment, Royal Arch Mason, and has been Trustee of the Township five years. He has been gate-keeper for the Marion County fair since its organization, twenty-seven years.

EDMOND L. MOLLOY hails from Ireland, County Limerick, born April 20, 1846. His father, Dennis Molloy, was a native of County Tipperary, and his mother, Mary (Burk) Molloy, the same county as himself. His parents, after marriage, sailed for America in 1850, settling in York State, Franklin County. In 1865, they moved to Marion County, locating in Marion Township. Mr. Molloy died July 9, 1872, having been a consistent member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Molloy resides three miles north of the city, at the age of sixty-one years, an earnest member of the same church. The family numbered twelve, of whom Edmond L. is the second. He was reared on a farm and was educated in the common schools, remaining at home until he had attained his majority. He began as clerk in 1874 for Thomas Breen; June 2, 1875, he entered the grocery and liquor trade for himself, doing a good business and carrying a stock of $1,500. November 18, 1880, he was married to Miss Anna Cusick, a daughter of Bartholomew Cusick. The name of their one son is Dennis A. Mr. Mol. loy owns three buildings (doing business in one) and a residence on North Main street. The family are members of the Catholic Church, with which he has been connected since childhood. -

CHARLES MOORE, senior member of the firm of Moore Bros., was born in Marion May 9, 1858. His parents, John and Margaret Moore, were early pioneers of Marion County. He ie the youngest son of a fam- 'ily of eleven children. He graduated in the High School in the class of 1876, and had clerked at intervals for P. O. Sharpless and J. W. Freeland up to that time. In the fall of 1876, he engaged as a clerk for J. M. Heller, continuing till August, 1877, when he formed a partnership with G. C. Stone, which firm dissolved in March, 1879; at this time the firm of Moore Bros., comprising Charles, William and Thomas, was formed. This firm keeps a full stock of groceries, books and wall paper, and enjoys a good trade. i :

WILLIAM H. MOORE, the oldest photographer in Marion County, was born in Kent County, R. I., October 19, 1827. His father, Thomas Moore, was a native of County Tyrone, Ireland, and emigrated to the United States in May, 1822, locating in Rhode Island; his mother, Susan (Love) Moore, was a native of Kent County, R. I. They married there and Mr. Moore was engaged as a weaver and dresser tender in the cotton factories until 1834, when he removed with his family to Ohio and settled in Pleasant Township, where he purchased 240 acres of woodland; he cleared a site and erected a log house, which he occupied ten years. He died March 26,1871; Mrs. Moore died in Green Camp Township, November 6, 1867. They had four children, two of whom are now living - William H., and Martha A., wife of John Vestal, of Marion. Mr. W. H. Moore, the subject of this sketch, was brought up on a farm and received his last school training in the Marion Academy. He began teaching in 1850, and followed it during the winters for six years. He studied photography with F. L. Frary, and in the epring of 1855 established himself in Bennett's Block; here he remained until bis remoyal to his present rooms on Main street. Mr. Moore was married, October 6, 1853, to Miss Elsie Morris, daughter of Benjamin Morris. Mrs. Moore is a native of Marion Township, Marion County, was born February 25, 1834. They have two children - Mary O., wife of G. W. Schrote, of Marion, Ohio; and Elizabeth A., wife of W. M. Haynes, cashier of the

People's Bank of Portland, Ind. Mr. Moore and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Mr. Moore has been a member since 1857, and for a number of years an officer and leader, and an active teacher and worker in the Sabbath school.

HENRY MORGENTHALER, cooper, was born in Wurtemberg, Ger. many, December 13, 1821. His parente, Frederick and Sarah (Bauer) Morgenthaler, were also natives of Wurtemberg, and emigrated to America in 1840, arriving in New York on the 2d of May. They then came on to Pleasant Township, Marion County, where they both died. Henry was apprenticed when fourteen to the cooper trade and served two years. He came to the United States in 1840 and worked one year in New York City, fourteen years in Philadelphia, Penn., and in 1854 came to Marion, where he still follows his trade. In 1845, he was married to Catharine Brow, and they have five children - Callie, Sarah, Henry, John.and William. In 1864, he was a member of Company B, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Regiment Ohio National Guard.

DAVID MOUSER is a native of Pickaway County, Ohio, born September 21, 1810, the son of James and Mary (Potts) Mouser, natives of Virginia and of Anglo-Germanie descent. They moved to Marion County in 1833, stopping one year in Marion Township, but settled permanently in Grand Prairie Township. He died in 1861, aged eighty years; and she in 1844, aged about fifty-six years. David, having obtained the rudiments of an education, commenced to learn the blacksmith's trade of his father when aged thirteen years, and has followed this business for fifty years or more, acquiring a good property and a comfortable home in Marion. He is the oldest blacksmith in the county, having devoted his life to this occupation. He is a member of the Regular Baptist Church, to which he contributes liberally. He first married, February 8, 1828, Lucy Thar, and nine children blessed this union, four of whom are living - Abigail, born November 28, 1832; Louisa A., April 16, 1838; Mary C., April 6, 1842; and Ellen L., June 19, 1852. The deceased are Rebecca J., born May 13, 1830, dying July 7, 1832; James, born March 13, 1835, dying January 12, 1838; William T., February 1, 1841, dying May 11, 1841; Emily, July 14, 1844, dying February 28, 1845; and Silas P., February 1, 1846, dying July 7, 1848. "This wife was born May 17, 1808, and died December 31, 1863. He married his present wife November 6, 1881, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, Isaiah Jones' widow.

JOHN B. MOUSER, son of Isaac B. and Mary M. (Ireland) Mouser, was born on the old bomestead September 24, 1852; was educated at the common schools, remaining at home until he attained his majority; then commenced to work in Big Island Township for Titus & Wortbridge, learning engineering. He was employed by this firm three years, when they dissolved, and he formed a partnership with Mr. Titus They purchased the saw mill and did a good business for one year, under the firm name of Titus & Mouser. The latter came to Marion in 1878, entering the Huber Machine Works. His particular business is to test engines, but he is called to any and all of the machinery departments, sometimes acting in the capacity of chief engineer. In 1881, he became a stockholder in the company. Ho is an efficient engineer and a highly respected young man. He is a straight Republican, a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church and of the I. O. O. F., the Mizpah Encampment, No. 50.

from Germany when a young man and located at Marion, and the mother emigrated from Germany with her parents when a child and settled in Marion. They were married in the year 1845. Michael Muntsinger was a weaver by trade, and followed it here a number of years; he was also engaged in the grocery business. His death occurred January 8, 1865. Mrs. Muntsinger now resides in Toledo, W. M. is the eldest of eight children. He grew to manhood in Marion and was educated in the high schools. At an early age, he began clerking in his father's store, and in 1861 engaged in the mercantile business, and has been successfully engaged in it ever since. He occupied the old Ault & Gordon stand until March, 1878, when he moved to his present place in the Masonic Block. He carries a well-selected stock of dry goods, to the amount of $10,000, and is doing a good business. He married, in July, 1869, Mrs. Magdalena Hecker, daughter of F. X. Zachman, and a native of Waldo Township. They have two children - Bertha E. and William A. Mr. and Mrs. Muntsinger are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

C. H. NORRIS, attorney, was born in Waldo Township September 29, 1849. When four years of age, his parents, Daniel and Rosanna (French) Norris, removed to Cardington, Morrow County, and resided there until 1866, when they came to Marion. Mr. Norris graduated at the Cardington High School in 1866, and the next year enfered the law school at Ann Arbor, Mich., and completed his course at that institution in June, 1869. He was admitted to the bar at Dayton, Ohio, and in July was nominated for Prosecuting Attorney, which office he filled for eight consecutive years. In 1880, Mr. Norris was chosen by the Democratic party as a candidate for Congress, and, although defeated, he reduced the majority of his political opponent. Mr. Norris devotes his attention exclusively to his profession, and has been successful in its pursuits. He married Miss Isabella Prosser, daughter of Thomas Prosser, a highly respected citizen of Marion County. Mr. and Mrs. Norris have one child - Daniel P. Mr. Norris is a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery of the Masonic order. In politics, he is a Democrat.

WILLIAM T. OWEN is the fourth son of Charles and Esther (Brashares) Owen, a native of Claridon Township, born November 23, 1942. His parents were of Welsh and Scotch ancestry; he obtained a good education, attending a number of terms the Ohio Wesleyan University, and when aged sixteen he commenced teaching, continuing off and on fifteen years. October 29, 1872, he married Sarah A. Gruber, daughter of Abraham and Francis (Bell) Gruber, and five children have been born to them - Francis H., Eva M., Clara B., William T. and Elizabeth G. Mr. Owen is the owner of 106 acres of excellent land. He is industrious and a highly respected citizen. He served as a member of the Board of School Examiners of Marion County seven years, declining to serve longer. He is a stanch Prohibitionist, and is nominated now (October, 1883) for Representative to the Legislature. He is an honored member of the F. & A. M., and, with his wife, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

L. L. PATTEN, a leading grocer of Marion, is a son of Orren Patten, deceased. He was born in Marion October 11, 1855, and graduated at the High School in the class of 1871. After clerking for Williams Bros. two and a half years, and for Baker, Sturgeon & Co. a short time, he secured a situation as a clerk with L. A. Smith & Co., of Detroit, Mich. He returned to Marion and formed a partnership with C. B. Burkholder, under the firm fancy goods business for a time. He was for one year a clerk in the Marion Deposit Bank, and November 6, 1878, he engaged in the grocery business with Mr. Whitmarsh. The firm of Whitmarsh & Patten dissolved March 5, 1880, and since that Mr. Patten has conducted his business alone, carrying a stock of $3,500 worth of groceries and provisions. January 21, 1878, he was married to Miss Maggie H. Wallace, danghter of T. P. Wallace. One daughter - Lucretia Leomoin - was born to this union, January 28, 1881.

ORREN PATTEN, deceased, the subject of this memoir, for many years a prominent business man of Marion and one of its most honorable and highly respected citizens, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, May 27, 1817. His parents, William and Mary Patten, were among the earliest settlers in Delaware County. In 1822, they removed and settled in Prospect Township, near where the village of Prospect now stands. Mr. Patten was a soldier in the late war with Great Britain, and in early days was a local minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Patten, the subject of this sketch, was reared until fifteen years of age on a farm, and in common with thoge of his time, received only such an education as the common district schools afforded. In 1832, he came to Marion and took the position of clerk in the drug store of his brother, Richard Patten, with whom he lived and was associated in business for a term of years. He then entered the employ of Busby & Bartram, merchants, and continued with them as. clerk till 1849. In October of the same year, he and T. P. Wallace formed a partnership, under the firm name of Patten & Wallace, and embarked in merchandising. June 10, 1854, when the Deposit Bank was established, Mr. Wallace became the cashier, leaving Mr. Patten in charge of the store. He continued in this department of their business till 1856, when the store was sold and he joined Mr. Wallace in the bank, where he spent the remainder of his business life. Mr. Patten was a man of excellent business .ability, and by his honorable and upright dealings, won the highest respect and esteem of all who knew him. He possessed the sterling traits of character that made him a valuable citizen and neighbor. In the publie enterprises and improvements of the community, he always rendered an active and liberal support. In enierprises of a charitable or benevolent character, his assistance was always felt. Commencing life as a poor boy, like his partner, Mr. Wallace, he rose from the humble situation of a chore boy to the position of a successful banker. During the war, Mr. Patten, although not in the ranks of the army, was ever active in the interests of the soldier's. family. September 17, 1844, he was united in marriage with Miss Laura T. Priest, daughter of Alvin C. Priest. She died October 30, 1847, and Mr. Patten celebrated his second marriage, October 23, 1849, with Miss A. N. Simms, daughter of John and Julia Simms, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Patten is a native of Belmont County, Ohio. They had three sons - George W., L. L., above mentioned, and Carl W. of Casper County, Neb. Mr. Patten departed this life October 31, 1872, and was interred in the Marion Cemetery. He was brought up in the Methodist Episcopal Church, but he never united with any religi0u$ denomination. He was a man of good principle, and, while not a member of any church, he often contributed to their support. Politically, he mue Republiean. He served as Clerk of Marion Township from 1839 to 1853.

CAPT. EBENEZER PETERS was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, January 27, 1818. His pareuts, Samuel and Mary (Stevenson) Peters, hailed from Philadelphia, Penn., and Manchester, Md., respectively. They were married in 1794, and in 1818, removed to Fairfield County, where his (the Captain's) grandfather, David Stevenson, had entered 1,200 acres of land, eight miles from Lancaster. His grandfather had moved there about 1809, and died upon the anniversary of his birth in 1826, aged ninety years. His wife died on her birthday at the same age. Our subject's father was Postmaster at Manchester, Md., about six years and died near Lancaster in 1829, aged fifty-eight years. His wife was eighty-eight years o!d when she died in 1860. The Captain is the youngest of a family of thirteen children, eleven of whom are living. At a re.union of the family in Pickaway County, Ohio, October 8, 1882, the eleven were present - in all, 120 of the name. 'The average age of the eleven was seventy-six and one-half years, ranging from sixty-five to eighty-seven years. Mr. Peters passed his youth upon the farm, and obtained his education ut the district school and at Granville Baptist College. In 1832, he came to Marion, remaining one year, when he returned to Fairfield Amanda University, studying and teaching one year in that institution. The two subsequent years he followed teaching. In 1838, he again came to Marion and entered the mercantile trade, with Henry Peters; H. & E. Peters was the name of the firm. He continued thus three years, and then was the sole proprietortwo years. Next he was a partner with J. D. Butler, under the name of E. Peters & Co., which company existed two years. He then continued alone until retiring in 1850 He had thus been handling stock twelve years, but he soon engaged more extensively, following it fifteen more years, trading in Ohio and lilinois. August 28, 1862, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as Quartermaster General, serving in that capacity two years. He was engaged at Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga, Shelbyville, Lookout Mountain and Mission Ridge. At the last place he was stricken with spinal trouble, from which he has never fully recovered. He receives a pension of $20 a month. In October, 1863, he was promoted to the Capiaincy. His discharge dates May - , 1864. In April, 1865, he was appointed State Agent for North Carolina and South Carolina. In July, 1846, he wedded Miss Elizabeth Rightley, who died in 1851, leaving two children, both now deceased. He was wedded again in October, 1853, to Miss Elvira Gardner, who died in August, 1854. His third and final marriage took place December 25, 1855, with Miss Narcissus D. Holmes. Her death occurred in October, 1881, leaving no children. Since the war, Capt. Peters has been physieally disqualified for the performance of any labor. Was at one time a farmer and owned 600 acres of land. He reared Durham cattle and Spanish Merino sheep, and was a regular exhibitor at the fair. Heretired from farming in 1877. He was Auditor of the county from 1851 to 1892, and a member of the State Legislature during 1854-55. He was President of the School Board eight years, and also of the Agricultural Society for the same length of time. Politically, he is a Republican, and a member of the G. : HARVEY PETERS, deceased, was born in Marion March 4, 1828, and was the second son of Nathan and Alice Peters. He passed his childhood and youth in the village of his nativity, and entered the drug business with his brother, Wilson Peters, in 1854. He followed this trade until the January.af 1881, when he retired. In 1856, his brother sold his interest, and our subject continued alone until 1863, when he sold to Mr. Sharpless. Rusticating six months, he re-entered the business with F. C. Ruehrmund, who were partners two or three years; then the latter gentleman retired, and Mr. Peters continued alone until 1881. He was the oldest druggist in Marion, having been engaged in that business over twenty-five years. He was a respected citizen and a very successful business man. He was joined in marriage in Baltimore, Md., December 29, 1864, to Miss Martha A. Boyd, daugther of Hiram and Matilda (Harbaugh) Boyd, of Maryland and Pennsylvania, severally. Mrs. Peters is a native of Adams County, Penn. Their three children are Fannie, burn August 7, 1867; Walter B., born August 14, 1869; and Frederick W., born January 5, 1871. Mr. Peters' death occurred January 1, 1883. He had served as a member of the City Council a number of terms, and as a Trustee of the township many years, and was a man of good ability. He was a Knight Templar. Mrs. Peters came to Marion in the spring of 1857, and has since resided here. She has two brothers, Joseph J. and Henry L. Boyd, who were soldiers, the former in the 100-day service; Henry L. enlisted in Company H, Fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and also in a 100-day regiment. He re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Regiment, serving to the close of the strife. He was a Lieutenant and fought in many of the leading battles. They both reside in Larimer County, Colo., and are natives of Adums County, Penn. They came to Mendon, Ohio, with their father, who died a short time after, and they moved to Marion County, living here until their enlistment. Henry L. went to Colorado soon after his return from the war; but J. J. continued in business here unti] 1874, when he followed his brother.

NATHAN PETERS, the subject of this sketch, was born in Manchester, Baltimore Co., Md., June 20, 1799. He emigrated to Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1817, and thence to Marion in April, 1826. The county was then much of it new and unbroken forest. The portrait of Mr. Peters, made from a photograph, the best that could be obtained, fails to do him justice in the ripe manhood of his life. He possessed a brain which ill accorded with his body; the nervous system greatly predominated.. He was profound and deeply theoretical, looking more into the interior essence of 'subjects and discussing their special relatione and properties. Mr. Peters possessed independence of spirit and great constructive ability and method. He was more sensible than showy, very sedate among strangers and extremely modest. His large human nature aided him in the faithful portraiture of character, whether in domestic or public life. He was eminently a self-made man; his education was derived chiefly at home from the in. struction of his father. He drew two prizes in the matrimonial lottery. His union with Miss Alice Wilson, a woman of Scotch descent, who was well worthy of his affections on account of her many excellent qualities of mind and heart, possessing classical features of great beauty, was blessed with seven children, four sons and three daughters, the eldest son being Wilson Peters and the eldest daughter Charlotte Baker, wife of Hon. A. W. Baker, of Van Wert, Ohio; and Pauline, the fifth child, are the only children now living. This marriage was celebrated January 10, 1825, and severed by death October 18, 1838. Five years later, January 2, 1842, Mr. Peters was married to Mrs. Mary Ballantine, then denominated a Connecticut beauty, who was born September 4, 1820, and died December 18, 1850. The three daughters of this union are Mrs. Mary Ellen Camp, wife of Capt. William M. Camp, of Bement, Ill.; Mrs. Irene L. Beerbower, wife of ex-Postmaster Samuel T. Beerbower, of Marion, Ohio, and Mrs. Alice Williams, wife of Jamesy Williams, hardware merchant, of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Peters died at his residence on Mount Vernon avenue, September 22, 1881, having been a resident of the town fifty-five years. At his funeral, assembled ten brothers and sisters, of a family of thirteen children. Seven brothers acted as pall-bearers to lay him to rest near the spot where fifty-five years previous he had come in à wagon drawn by four horses, on account of the mud, with all his earthly possessions, including his wife and eldest child. Thus he rose from grim poverty, by his own indomitable energy and will, to the possession of a handsome fortune. Mr. Peters was an honorable, upright man, and was universally respected.

WILSON PETERS, the eldest son and child of Nathan Peters, was born at Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, November 27, 1825. The following year, 1826, he was brought by his parents to Marion, "where he was reared to manhood. He was educated in the publie schools and in Otterbein University and Dr. Williams' Academy, near Lancaster. In 1843, he returned to Marion, and in the same year, with his father, engaged in the drug trade, under the firm name of W. Peters & Co. This partnership continued four years and dissolved; Mr. Peters then admitted his brother as a partner, and the firm of W. & H. Peters continued two years. Since that time, Mr. Peters, our subject, has devoted his attention to farming. He owns 103 acres of land, eighty of which are within the corporate limits of Marion. In May, 1864, Mr. Peters enlisted as a member of Company B, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Regiment Ohio National Guard, and was engaged on garrison duty at Alexandria, Va., till his discharge in September, 1864. January 22, 1881, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Olive S. Southwick, widow of Corydon Southwick, deceased, and daughter of Reuben Smith, a pioneer. Mrs. Peters was born in Marion County May 18, 1835. She had one child by her former husband, a daughter, now deceased.

DAVID PETTIT, deceased, was born in Miami County, Ohio, June 9, 1820. He was a sou of John and Elizabeth (Dye) Pettit, natives of Penn. sylvania and Ohio respectively, and of English descent. The father came to the above county at a very early day. Oursubject acquired a good common school education and was married, September 20, 1842, to Catherine Shidaker, born January 6, 1822, a daughter of Valentine and Emily (Harter) Shidaker. The former was of German and the latter of English descent, and natives of Maryland and Kentucky, respectively. This couple were married in Miami County, Ohio, in a very early day, and were the parents of eight children, all living save one - Mitchell W., Catherine, Henry C., Andrew J., Jonathan T., Sarah L. and Robert F. Lucy L. died January 16, 1859. The fathers death took place in May, 1835, while the mother is still living. David and Catherine Pettit have had six children - Emma N., born March 17, 1847; Cora C., December 9, 1850; and David, September 6, 1859. The deceased are an infant, Eva B., born September 17, 1856, died July 28, 1865; and Katie, born September 6, 1859, died June 16, 1864. Our subject became a settler in Marion County in 1852-53, purchasing land three miles north of the town. This land amounted in time to 2,000 acres. He was a prominint stock-dealer, continuing as such all his life. He was President of the Agricultural Society four years, and one of the principal exhibitors. His death occurred December 13, 1868. He was a member of the Christian Church and a liberal contributor to all worthy enterprises. :

WILLIAM C. RAPP, City Marshal, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, July 21, 1844. In 1852, his parenis, Jacob and Catherine Rapp, crossed the Atlantic waters with two of their children, settling three miles south of Marion. The remainder of the family, among whom was William C., came the following year with an uncle, Frederick Rapp. The names of the children are Catherine, William, Frederick, Margaret, David, W. C., Rosanna, Caroline and John; four living. Their father held a position in the old country corresponding with the office of Probate Judge in this country, but himself and wife both fell victims to the cholera in 1854. William C. Rapp acquired his education in the common schools, and when eighteen enlisted, August 17, 1862, in Company B, One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capts. Martin, Clayson and Irwin. Their regiment did memorable service at Perryville, Frank- . lin, Chiekamauga, Missionary Ridge and during the Atlanta campaign. Mr. Rapp was wounded in the left arm in the charge at Kenesaw Mountain. He lay in the hospitals at Nashville, Jeffersonville, Camp Dennison and Cleveland, altogether about six months. He was honorably discharged in May, 1865, upon a certificate declaring a disability. Returning home, he worked out by the day and month until May, 1869, when he formed a partnership with S. J. Snyder, doing-a successful grocery and provision business, on South Main street, for three years. The firm then dissolved and our subject clerked for Mr. Snyder five years. May 18, 1871, he wedded Miss Clara Idleman, daughter of Silas and Catherine (Pontius) Idle. man. She died January 10, 1874, aged twenty-seven years, leaving Orlando S., born June 14, 18/2. We again married, May 29, 1883, Mrs. Ida M. Walters, the widow of James C. Walters, and daughter of Franeis Campbell. In the spring of 1878, Mr. Rapp was appointed on the Marion Police force, serving six months, when he took charge of the fire engine team. He continued in this position until he was elected City Marshal in April, 1880 (serving as Township Treasurer the previous year). He was re-elected in 1882 and still holds that office. In August, 1883, his party, Republican, nominated him for the Sheriff's office, almost by acclamation. He holds a membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church, the G, A. R. and the K. of P., being Sir Knight Commander of the Marion Division, No. 15, of the same.

SAMUEL L. RAYL was born in Beaver County, Penn., September 2, 1827; his parents, Samuel and Sophia (Lyon) Rayl, had twelve children, of whom four are living. When nine years of age, his father removed to Marion County, locating in Pleasant Township. In 1838, he moved to Waldo Township aud two years later settled in Green Camp Township, where Samuel L. passed his youth, attending common school and clearing up the homestead. In 1848, he and his brother John took charge of the home place, ninety acres of which fell to him and his brother, and they together purchased 148 acres of the same farm, clearing it and making all the improvements. They continued buying in partnership until they owned 960 acres in this county and 110 in Allen County, Ohio. In April, 1877, they divided their land property and Mr. Rayl received 485 acres, located in Green Camp and Big Island Townships. This included 2084 acres of the homestead, which he still owns. They had reared stock exclusively for twenty-five years, dissolving in 1878. Since then Mr. S. L. Rayl has been grazing graded stock and shipping to Eastern markets, now pasturing usually about 100 head of cattle. At present he owns 560 acres of Jand in the above-named townships. His marriage occurred November 29, 1860, to Miss Priscilla Uncapher, a daughter of Solomon and Hannah (Shoemaker) Uncapher. Her birth took place January 21, 1842, in Marion Township. Five children are the fruit of this union - John E., Catherine

J., Margaret M., Luella and Evert P. John E. is ticket and freight agent at the Cleveland, Columbus, Cinncinnati & Indianapolis depot. November 25, 1879, Mr. Rayl moved his family to Marion, where, on West Center street, his residence is located. He is a stanch Republican, and was very active during the civil war; was Trustee of Green Camp Township one term, is a member of the Royal Arcanum, and he and wife hold a membership in the Free- Will Baptist Church.

FELIX REBER was born May 4, 1831, in Fairfield County, Ohio, son of T. V. and Rachel (Allen) Reber, who came to Wyandot County, Ohio, in 1853, settling in the "Armstrong Bottom." He obtained thirtynine acres of his land from the Government in 1851, paying $1,200. In time he owned nearly 1,000 acres in Marion Township. He is still living, aged seventy-seven years, doing all his business, having reared a fawily of eight children; his wife is still living, aged seventy-five years. Mr. Felix Reber, haviug obtained a fair education, married, September 4,1853, Miss Harriet Brobst, daughter of Jacob and Phebe Brobst, of Pickaway County, Ohio, and they have had seven children, whose names are Samuel, Sarah, Ida (wife of James Hill), Frank, Eugene, Cora and Nellie. In 1871, Mr. Reber inherited and purchased his present farm of 315 acres, three miles northwest of town, valued now at $85 per acre. He erected his beautiful residence and surrounding buildings in 1879, at an expenditure of $6,000. His large, commodious house is built of brick and is finished with all the modern improvements. Mrs. Reber is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and he affiliates with the I. O. O. F. at Marion, and is a zealous Republican.

J. S. REED, President of Marion County Bank, and the oldest banker in the county, was born in Franklin County, Mass., April 18, 1819. He is the son of James and Sophronia Reed (first. spelled Reade, then Read, but now Reed). William Reade, born in 1606, son of William and Lucy (Henage) Reade, sailed for America from Gravesend, Kent County, England, in 1635, settling in Weymouth, Mass. Mr. Reed's grandfather, Benjamin Reed, served during the entire Revolutionary war as an officer. His grandfather, Amasa Smith, was at West Point, Captain of the militia. The parents of J. S. moved when he was a boy to New York City, and educated him £o the mercantile business. He followed the career of a clerk until 1839, when he came to Marion, engaging in the mercantile trade on Main street, opposite the court house. His parents arrived in 1844, and resided here till their death, the old gentleman dying in 1881, aged ninety-eight years, the oldest man in the county at that time. The mother died in 1854. They had three children - J. S., Elizabeth, deceased (wife of Dr. True); and Sarah, wife of R. H. Johnson. Mr. Reed continued as a merchant, having in connection a private bank, until 1859; he then: retired from the former business and devoted his attention exclusively to banking. He is the oldest banker in the county. In December of 1841, he married Miss N. A. Holmes, daughter of Samuel Holmes, one of the original founders of Marion, surveying the county for the Government and laying out the town of Marion. He has three children - Sophronia, wife of John Williams, of Chicago; James H., who married Elizabeth, daughter of Ebenezer Pardee, also a stockholder in the same bank; and Sarah E.,wife of James Delano, 2 merchant and manufacturer of Boston, Mass. Mr. Reed and wife are members of the Episcopal Church, of which he is Senior Warden; he is also a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Council of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Reed has been a successful merchant and banker and has umassed considerable wealth. He was for ten years general adjuster of several of the principal insurance companies of the United States, and while in that position he audited large sums of money for indemnity of losses in the great fires of Boston, Chicago, St. Louis and Louisville. Mr. Reed has one of the finest and most extensive libraries in the county, containing many ancient volumes and valuable papers, among the latter a quaint-looking old check filled up and signed by Col. Aaron Burr, upon the old Manhattan Bank, of New York City. Upon the door of Mr. Reed's reading room there is an ancient knocker, made in England prior to 1750, which has been used continnously in the old Colonial and Revolutionary days down to the present time.

ELIAS RILEY was born in Sussex County, Del, December 12, 1804, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Bennett) Riley; the former was of English and the latter of Irish ancestry, and both natives of the above State. Mr. Riley came to Pickaway County, Ohio, and thence to Marion County in 1827, entering in Marion Township, with his brother William, 240 acres of land and residing thereon twelve years. March 12, 1846, he purchased of the Government 240 acres in Pleasant Township, which he sold in 1871 to John Owens, for $88 per acre. Mr. Riley was married February 6, 1834, to Sarah A. Moore, a daughter of Beniamin and Rebecca (Biggerstaff) Moore, of French and English ancestry, and natives of Virginia. They came to Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1816 and moved to Marion County in 1827. The father died in 1860, aged seventy-nine years, and the mother in 1861, aged about seventy-eight years. Mr. and Mrs. ;Riley were the pareuts of six children, four of whom are now living, namely: Isaac N., born February 21, 1838; Rebecca J., February 22, 1840; Lizzie A., June 18, 1848; Hannah W., February 21, 1848; Jacob B. was born December 18, 1834, and died November 19, 1850; and Benjamin B. was born June 2, 1836, and died February 2, 1858; Mrs. Riley was born June 7, 1814, and died June 23, 1888. Mr. Riley is a retired farmer, having in all 158 acres of land and a comfortable frame residence located upon South Main street. He isa respected citizen, a Republican, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN P. RILEY, deceased, was born December 8, 1814; he was a son of John and Jane Riley; the formar was born in Ireland and educated there for a Roman Catholic priest, but, abandoning the faith, he sailed for America and became one of the first settlers of Pennsylvania. With his wife, who was of German extraction, he removed to Marion County in 1831, locating in Marion Township. This family numbered four children - Jane M., wife of Horace Allen, of Delaware, Ohio; Smith, of Kansas; Ellen M., wife of Marvin Edgerton (deceased), formerly of Iowa, now of Cineinnati, Ohio; and John P. John Riley's death occurred in 1840, aged about eighty-five years; his wife survived him nine years, dying in 1849. The subject of this memoir married, March 3,1841, Miss Sarah A. Malone, daughter of Richard and Rebecca (Arthur) Malone, of English descent; they were natives of Kentucky and "Virginia respectively, and emigrated to Ohio, and to Marion County in 1832, settling in Marion Township. Mr. Riley bought 160 acres of land. There were born to them eight children, two of whom are living - Sarah and Martha J. Richard M. died in 1870, aged seventy-six years; his wife died several years before. Mr. and Mrs. Riley were blessed with seven children - John R., born October 6, 1842; Almeda E., November 11, 1844; Horace W., December 27, 1846; Martha. O., April 12, 1849; Thomas P., August 30, 1850; and James B., June 4,

1856. Joseph W., born August 3, 1859, died September 10, 1869. Their mother was born April 6, 1824. Our subject obtained such an education as the pioneer days afforded. He learned the cooper's trade when tifteen, and followed it about five years. After this he turned his attention to agriculture and the rearing of stock. He was a resident of this county, one of the leading farmers, and the owner of 700 acres of productive land. He began in life with nothing save his iron will and strong and ready hand, and accumulated the above possessions, leaving an estate of $40,000. He was an honored and respected citizen; was a Democrat in politics, and with his family associated with the Presbyterian Church, to which he was a liberal contributor when called upon. His death took place April 2, 1879.

JAMES B. RILEY is the youngest of seven children born to John P. and Sarah A. (Malone) Riley. The common school gave him his education; he remained on the farm until marriage, which occurred December 29, 1875, to Miss Ella Conley, daughter of Edmund and Jane A. Conley. The name of their one child is Ollie. Mr. Riley inherited from his father's large estate 100 acres; this he keeps in good repair, on which he has already buried 400 rods of tile. His barn was built in 1856. Mr. Riley enrolls his name with the Democracy, is an active member of the I. O. O. F., and is liberal with his means to all benevolent and charitable objects.

JOHN S. RILEY is anative of Marion County, born September 6, 1832, the son of John J. and Betsey M. (Seymore) Riley, of English and Irish extraction respectively, and natives of New York and Ohio. Having married in Pickaway County, Ohio, they came to. Marion County at a very early date, where they lived and died, he in 1868, aged about sixty years, and she on August 18, 1873, aged eighty-three years. Mr. Riley, the sub. ject of this sketch, having finished his education at Kenton, Ohio, married Catharine A. Campbell, daughter of Francis and Betsey Campbell, and eight children have been born to them, six living - Francis C., Chester G., Catherine, John E., William and Thomas. Ellen and James (twin to Thomas) are deceased. Mr. Riley owns a farm of 145 acres located in Salt Rock Township, which he has been renting since 1878. He is at present a resident of Marion. While a citizen of Salt Rock, he was a Justice of the Peace three years, its Trustee two years, and connected with the School Board nearly all the time. Since coming to town he has been a member of the Council two years. He associates with the Free-Will Baptist Church, is liberal with his means and is a supporter of the Democracy.

F. C. RUEHRMUND, teller of thé Farmers' Bank, is, a. native of the province of Saxony, Germany; he was born April 19, 1825. In March, 1841, his parente, Philip F. and Rosa Ruehrmund, embarked for America on a sailing vessel, but Mrs. Ruehrmund died while at sea. Mr. P. F. Ruehrmund came on to Marion County and lived until his death with his son Ferderick A., who had emigrated in 1839. Mr. F. C. Ruehrmund, the subject of this notice, is the youngest of four children. He learned the trade of book-binding in Germany, and came to America with his parents in 1841. After living in Richland Township two years, he came to Marion and learned shoe-making. He clerked for Bain & Williams three years, and afterward became partner with John E. Davids in the mercantile trade. This firm dissolved in 1852, and Mr. Ruehrmund clerked for various parties until 1858. He next purchased a store in Caledonia and conducted it till 1863; then returned to Marion, clerked for John E. Davids two years, after which time he became a partner with Harvey Peters in the drug business. In 1867, he sold his interest and bought a stock of goods of Davids &

Holmes and continued in the mercantile trade till he became teller in the Farmers' Bank in 1879. April 19, 1849, Mr. Ruehrmund was married to Miss Mary A. Loebrich, by whom he has had ten children, viz.: Henry L., who died at the age of seventeen months; Mary A., wife of John Merrill; Elizabeth S., Flora L., Dora L, Philip F., Emma, Mary E. and Remate. Mr. Ruehrmund is a member of the Masonic order- - Lodge, Chapter and Council; he has been a member since 1853, and is now Secretary of the lodge. He was a member of the School Board for ten years, and in politics is a Republican.

S. H. RUPP was born in Pleasant Township, this county, October 25, 1835. His parents, David and Sarah (Noble) Rupp, were natives of Cumberland County, Penn. They were married in 1828, and.in June, 1831, they removed to Ohio, and on the 10th day of that month settled in Pleasant Township, where S. H. was born. Mr. David Rupp bought eighty acres of land, which he subsequently sold, and in 1849 purchased six acres, on whieh he died, December 30, 18/9, at the advanced age of eighty-three years seven months and five days. His widow followed him September 19, 1881, at the age of seventy-seven years. They were the parents of eight children, viz.: Jonah, Mary (wife of Addison Tavenner), John, Henry, S. H. (the subject 'of this sketch), William D., Sarah J. (wife of J. F. Curren), Minerva E., wife of J. W. Harruff. Mr. Rupp, the subject of this notice, was brought up ona farm, and received his education in the common schools. He taught school winters from 1856 to 1865, and then pursued the vocation of farming till 1874, when he came to Marion. He was engaged in the Auditor and Clerk's office, till October, 1879, when he was elected to the office of Recorder. He was re-elected to the same position in October, 1882. He also served Pleasant Township as Clerk eight years and Assessor two years, and is now filling the offiee of member of the City Council. April 7, 1880, he was married to Miss Mary A., daughter of Robert Robinson, a native of Ireland. Mrs. Rupp was born in Ireland April 10, 1858, and came to Ohio in 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Rupp are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Rupp is also a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the Encampment, a higher branch of Odd Fellowship, and has filled all the chairs in both departments.

JACOB RUTHARDT, deceased, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, August 22, 1830, the son of Frederick and Catherine (Reich) Ruthardt, who came across the sea in 1854, settling in Marion Township, where they resided until 1860, when they moved to Marion. Mr. Ruthardt died September 7, 1882, aged eighty years; Mrs. Ruthardt died March 7, 1882. They had three children, of whom the subject of this sketch is the eldest. As a farmer boy, the common school gave him his education; he mastered the trade of a stone mason in three years, beginning when fourteen. He followed it in the " Fatherland " till 1849, when he came to New York City, engaging in a marble shop until 1861; at that time he moved to Richland Township, this county, remaining one year; he then (1862) bought a bakery and restaurant at Marion, which he conducted the remainder of his days. December 6, 1856, he was wedded to Miss Catherine Blaich, also of Wurtemberg, Germany. She was born at that place March 17, 1834, and arrived in this country.in 1852. Four children have been born to them, two living - Louisa and Minnie; William and John are deceased. Mr. Ruthardt was kicked by a horse February 12, 1864, and death resulted instantly. His widow conducted the restaurant with her brother, Jacob Blaich, until 1875. She and children are Lutherans, as was also Mr. Ruthardt, and have a residence on Berwick avenue, and other town property.

RICHARD SARGENT, deceased, was born in Washington, Penn., November 15, 1807, the son of James and Deborah (Conklin) Sargent; the former was of Irish and the latter of English lineage, and both natives of Pennsylvania. Their marriage resulted in the birth of seven children, one surviving, Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Sheppard, who died in the civil war. These people died in their native State. Richard Sargent, being well educated, moved to Knox County, Ohio, in 1829; one year later, he came to Marion County, and June 23, 1831, he married Mehetabel C. Baker, born December 22, 1812, a daughter of Eber and Lydia (Smith) Baker. Eber was the eldest son of Capt. Smith Baker, who was born in Maine April 27, 1780, and died in Marion October 6, 1864. He married Lydia Smith June 29, 1802; she was born at Cape Cod June 29, 1779, and died also in Marion, June 24, 1843. They were the first settlers in Marion, arriving in 1821. Mr. Sargent and wife were the parents of six children - Lydia q., born July 7, 1832, and died July 19, 1837; Francis M., born May 22, 1884, and died October 12, 1878; Jerome W., born January 1, 1836, and died July 21, 1837; Charles C., born January 11, 1837, and died October 6, 1837; James B., born April 28, 1838, and Viola A., born January 81, 1845. Mr. Sargent was a tailor by trade, and was largely identified with the interests of Marion. He served as Township Clerk several years, and was a stanch Republican. His widow has a comfortable patrimony for her suport. E HENRY SCHAFFNER, furniture dealer and undertaker, was born in Effingen, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland, May 31,1831. His parents,'Daniel and Barbara (Weibel) Schaffner, were natives of the same place. They were married in 1827, and emigrated to America in 1848, arriving at Mansfield, Ohio, in September; the following year they removed to Galion, where Mrs. Schaffner died the same year. Mr. Schaffner's first wife died in Effingen in 1846. Mr. Schaffner came to New Bloomington, this county, in 1862, and in 1869 removed to Dover County, Tenn.; thence to Clay County, Kan., where he now resides, at the age of eighty-one years. Henry Schaffner was reared principally in his native place, and came to America with his parents. December 17, 1849, he came to Marion, and April 1, 1850, took up the trade of cabinet-maker, serving an apprenticeship of two years in Marion and Kenton; he also took instruction in Indianapolis and LaFayette, Ind. He made coffins during the cholera epidemic in 1854, and worked for Samuel Saiter, David Jameson and Frederick Kowalke until . 1866, when the firm of Fies, Schaffner & Dreyer was formed, and of which he remained a member until March 3, 1877. He now has his son Frank associated with him. They manufacture all kinds of furniture, and are successful in their business. Mr. Schaffner was married, March 27, 1856, to Miss Margaret, daughter of Jacob and Mary Shultz, and a native of Alsace, France. They have three children living, viz.: William H., Frank and Charles D.; Mary is deceased. May 2, 1864, Mr. Schaffner enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Regiment Ohio National Guards, and served four months at Fort Ellsworth and Lyon. He is a member of the G. A. R., and, with his family, a member of the German Lutheran Church. "mt

JOHN SCHNEIDER, the son of Christian and Magdalena (Ott) Schneider, of Germany (Baden and Wurtemberg respectively), was born in Baden, November 6, 1824, His people were married in the place of his nativity, and Mr. Schneider died in 1886, aged fifty-six years, and Mrs. Schneider in 1873, aged eighty-three years. Their children numbered seven, John being the youngest. He spent his childhood in town, taking advantage of the common schools. When fourteen, he began to serve an apprenticeship of three years at the trade of shoe-maker. He " pounded his last" at various places in the vld country until 1847, when he emigrated to the "land of the free," locating in the metropolis, plying his business until 1856; he then came to Marion, where he still follows it. In June, 1857, he wedded Miss Louisa M. Meyer, who was born to John M. Meyer in Wurtemberg, Germany, August 14, 1836. Their six children are Charles G., John M., Christian W., Lena L., Clara C. and Lydia B. Mr. Schneider also deals in boots and shoes, lamps, etc. He owns a residence on North Main street. He votes the Democratic ticket, is a member of the V. A. O. D., and he and family affiliate with the Lutheran Church.

JACOB SCHOENLAUB, who lives in the southeastern part of Marion Tgwnship, was born in Germany March 5, 1830, the son of Christopher and Phoebe Schoenlaub, who emigrated to America in 1833, settling in Marion County, entering eighty acres of land. They reared a family of five children, and both died in 1842, the father aged fifty-one years, and the mother fifty years. Jacob, having obtained a moderate education, enlisted when only seventeen years of age in the Mexican war, in Company B, Fourth Regiment Ohio Voluuteer Infantry. He remained until the close of the war, being under the direction of Gen. Scott the. most of the time. Being honorably discharged, he received for his services a " land warrant," which in 1851 he exchanged for fifty acres of land in Marion County. He now owns 109 acres in good condition, valued at $100 per acre. He built a good home in 1881, at a cost of $1,500. Mr. Schoenlaub married, July 29, 1850, Miss Dietsch, daughter of Michel Dietsch. The names of their nine children are Jacob J., George, Elizabeth (wife of George Hineman), and Sarah (wife of George Fetter) (twin daughters) John, Catherine Emma, Henry and David. In addition to his farming, Mr. Schoenlaub has been running a "thresher" for eleven years. He has been elected Trustee of Richland Township, and also its Clerk, which he refused to accept. He holds the principles of the Democracy, and he and wife are members of the Lutheran Church, with which he is officially connected.

JACOB J. SCHOENLAUB, eldest son of the preceding and member of the firm of Markert, Schoenlaub & Co., merchants, was born in Richland Township May 3, 1852; was reared on a farm till twenty years of age, when he came to Marion and clerked for Dennig & Dietsch, grocers, a short time; then clerked for Reed & Yake till that firm dissolved, and for Yake & Uhler till October, 1881, when he became a member of the firm of Markert, Schoenlaub & Co. September 6, 1876, he was married to Miss Martha C. Graham, daughter of 'Thomas and Maria Graham, and a native of Marion Township, where she was born September 5, 1852. To them has been born one son - Thomas J. - - September 29, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. S. are members of the Lutheran Church.

JACOB SCHROTE is a highly respected German citizen, living about two miles south of town. He was born March 27, 1819, in Baden, Germany, son of Jacob and Christiana (Debold) Schrote, who came to America. in 1832, the father and one child dying on board the vessel with the cholera. The family stopped at Cleveland, and were offered eighty acres where that city now stands, for $400, but they preferred Marion County; they set. tled about three miles southeast of town, buying a little farm of eighty acres. Mr. Schrote remained at home with his mother and brother until his marriage, which took place April 10, 1845, to Miss Christiana Young, daughter of Christian Young. This union resulted in seven children; their names are Isaac (dead); Hannah, wife of Christian Gracely; Jacob E.; John W.; - - - , wife of Rev. Bevington; Annie M., wife of Dr. Briggs, New Bloomington, Ohio, and Frank A., at home. The mother died August 16, 1877, aged fifty-two years. He married his present wife, Julia A. Klinefelter, the following year. Mr. Schrote bought his present farm in 1848, then 120 acres, but he increased that in time to 400 acres, all joining his home farm; he made all the improvements. A good house was built in 1859, costing $1,500, and a bank barn in 1865, for $1,200. Although Mr. Sehrote has never called himself a stout man, he has, by continual industry, cleared eighty acres of forest land and amassed a good property. In an early day he teamed a good deal to Sandusky City and Columbus; was also quite an extensive stock.dealer for fifteen years. He and wife have been consistent members of the Evangelical Church for years, he officially connected.

GEORGE SCHWEINFURTH was born in Germany March 28, 1845; is a son of George and Barbara Schweinfurth, whd still resides in Germany. He was reared to manhood in his native place, and in 1866 crossed the waters to America. He came to Marion, then went to Indianapolis; thence to Chicago, and in 1869 back io Germany. Returning to the United States in 1870, he settled in Marion, ran a cooper shop five years, employing from four to five men, and April 1, 1870, established the City Bakery. He bought the Schweinfurth Block in 1877, and in 1882, erected his residence on South Main, which cost $5,000; he also owns the square occupied by the "wigwam" and other buildings. March 22, 1870, he married Christina, daughter of Jacob and Christina Bensley, and has four children - Frank, Bertie, Edna and George.