Marion Township (part 8 of 8)

P. O. SHARPLESS. It is believed that all now living in the United States of the name of Sharpless are descendants from John Sharples (not " Sharpless "), who, with his family, emigrated from England with William Penn's colony and landed at Chester, Penn., on the 24th of August, 1682. They were among the earliest settlers of Pennsylvania, and their descendants are now residents of several of the States. The coat of arms of this family has been preserved and handed down from the year 1664. P. O. Sharpless, the seventh generation from John Sharples, was born in Columbia County, Penn., May 16, 1834. He is a son of Edward and Ann (Pancoast) Sharpless, who were natives of the same county and now residents of Marion. When Mr. Sharpless was a child, they emigrated to Wayne County, Ohio, and subsequently to near Massillon, and from there, in 1839, to Franklin County, and in 1844 to Marion. Mr, Sharpless was engaged in the distillation of liquors until 1848, when he retired, and has since that time dealt in real estate. P.O. Sharpless, the subject of this notice, was reared chiefly in Marion. He began as a clerk in 1848, and in 1853 em. barked in the dry goods trade with T. Search, under the firm name of Search & Sharpless. In the fall of 1855, he and D. McWilliams purchased a stock of goods of Fisher & Reed, and in 1857 he bought his partner's interest and continued in mercantile pursuits until 1863, when he removed to Richland County. On his return the following fall, he bought a drug stock of H. Peters, and has since been engaged in the drug business. Iu January, 1888, he admitted H. C. Hoberman into partnership, and changed the style of the tirm to H. C. Hoberman & Co. Mr. Sharpless has turned his attention to agriculture and rearing Jersey cattle. Mr. Sharpless has been a member of the Marion Cemetery Association for sixteen years, and has devoted much of his attention to the improvement of the grounds. June 24, 1857, he was married to Miss Martha M. McIntyre, a native of Charlton, Worcester Co., Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Sharpless are members of the Presbyterian Church.

PETER SHOWEN is one of the good men of Marion Township. He is the youngest of eleven children, who were born to Andrew and Elizabeth (Duboy) Showen, residents of Virginia. His father was a wagoner in the war of Independence for six years, but was killed in the prime of life by & running team. Two of Peter's brothers - Henry and William - engaged in the war of 1812. When aged fourteen years, Peter Showen ventured upon life for himself, working for $5 a month: when aged sixteen years, he learned the millwright trade, at which he continued until his marriage, which occurred October 26, 1836, to Miss Susan Bowyer, daughter of Adam and Christiana (Wolf) Bowyer, both of German descent. Eleven children have blessed this union, three dying infants. Their names are Napoleon A., Henry C. (died aged twenty-four years), George W., John L., William A., Virginia C. (wife of Amos C. Wilson), Martha J. (wife of William T. Johnson), and Amanda L., wife of John Porter. In 1837, Mr. Showen emigrated to Meigs County, Ohio, and remained there eugaged in farming nine years; then to Jackson County, Ohio, for a number of years; then to Ross County, Ohio, for two years; then Franklin County, Ohio, stopping about the same time. In 1857, however, the family moved to Marion County, locating where our subject now resides, buying 240 acres for $25 per acre. This was wild land at the time, but to-day is an excellent farm. Mr. Showen owns only 144 acres at present, valued at $75 per acre. He built a suitable house in 1860, at a cost of $1,000. Mr. Showen lived in the city of Marion four years, but preferred to return to the farm in 1882. He is an avowed Prohibitionist and a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is not a seeker of office, but he has been Trustee of the township.

ADAM SHROCK was born in Perry County, Penn., September 23, 1822, the son of Philip and Catherine (Ulsh) Shrock, who were married in the same county and came to Ohio in the fall of 1832, settling where Adam now resides. Making an opening in the forest, his father erected a hewedlog house, living in it until his death, 1847, at the age of fifty-six years, from an injury received by a horse falling on him. The mother died in 1853, aged sixty-six years. They had six children. Adam S. was reared upon the farm and educated in the common schools. He assisted in clearing the old homestead and remained at home until he was of age. In 1845, he commenced to rent the home farm, caring for his parents, at whose death he became sole owner. He has since added fifty acres, making a farm of 130 acres, which he has well improved. In 1867, he built a two-story residence, at a cost of $2,100. He was married, July 11, 1847, to Miss Martha Blocksom, born in Richland Township April 23, 1820, a daughter of Jeremiah Blocksom. They have a family of five children - Philip, Job (married Helen Wilson), Sarah J., Samuel and George. Mr. Shrock is a sympathizer with the Republiean party, and is a member of the Evangelical Church. In the early days, he has often gone to Mount Vernon to. mill, the trip requiring four days. He hauled wheat to Sandusky City for 50 to 75 cents per bushel, often taking nine days for the trip.

ISAAC SHUPP, proprietor of Shupp's Restaurant, was born in Crawford County, Ohio, August 18, 1835, son of Michael and Susanna (Miller) Shupp, natives of Dauphin County, Penn., and the parents of fourteen.

children; of these Isaac is the eldest. He lived on a farm till 1858, at which time he took up the cabinet trade and worked three years at Wingert's Corners, Crawford County; at the expiration of this tiie, he came to Marion and followed carpentering and painting eight years; worked one year at Cardington, running a planer for J. S. Peck, then returned to Marion. He became a partner in the Huber Manufacturing Company in 1873, and retained an interest till its incorporation in 1875, when he invested a stock of $5,300. He was in the employment of this company up to January 1, 1883, when he engaged in his present business. In 1882, he erected his brick building, at a cost of $3,500. September 6, 1857, he was married to Miss Catharine Stoze, a daughter of John Stoze, and a native of Petersburg, Penn. They have one child - Alice - wife of Frank Miller. They have three children - Martin V., Katie M. and Charlie I. Mr. Shupp and family are members of the Evangelical Association; Mr. Shupp is also a member of the Royal Arcanum.

ISAAC SMITH is the third son and fifth child of eight children born to John P. and Naomi Smith. His birth occurred in Marion Township February 28, 1839. He received a common-school education and remained with his parents, clearing up the old homestead, until his twenty-first year; at this time he purchased seventy-eight aeres in Claridon Township; he continued at home three more years, when he purchased his present farm, consisting them of 110 acres. In 1878, he added thirty acres, and in 1888 fifty acres more. He is a thorough farmer, raising a good deal of fine stock. May 31, 1867, he married Miss Kate Landon, a daughter of James Landon, who was born in Delaware County, Ohio, October 18, 1841. Her mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Kennedy, and her parents were natives of Pennsylvania. They came to Ohio, residing in Delaware County till 1840, when they moved to Prospect Township, this county. They had six children, of whom Isaac was the youngest. He served through the war of 1812, receiving a wound in an engagement; he died December 20, 1852. John P. Smith was born in Augusta County, Va., September 18, 1803, and Mrs. Smith was born in Jefferson County, same State, May 31 of the same year; they were married July 30,1826. In1829,they emigrated to Ohio, in wagons, settling two and one-half miles east of Marion, entering eighty acres. Subsequently he increased this to 400 acres, clearing the most of it himself. 'There were eight children-- William (deceased), Jacob, Mary (deceased), Martha, Margaret, George, Isaac and James. Mr. Smith has a valuable farm, upon which he has made all the improvemente. In 1878, he built a residence costing $1,500. He is a Republican in politics.

GEORGE SNYDER, deceased, was born in Lehigh County, Penn., March 5, 1801; about 1815, his parents, George and Susan Snyder, removed to Perry County, Ohio, and finally died there. Mr. George Snyder secured a district school education, and September 15, 1824, married Christiana Ulsh, a native of the same county, born November 18, 1802. She was a daughter of Jacob and Mary Ulsh. In the spring of 1831, .they came to Marion Township among the first settlers, buying 120 acres, thirtyseven of which lie in Pleasant Township: he cleared nearly all of this and made all the improvements; made additions to this farm until he owned 260 acres. He aided in building a number of churches and schoolhouses, and was an active and influential citizen. He was Trustee of the township, Chief Magistrate seventeen years in succession and Judge of the Probate Court nine years consecutively. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder are the parents of eight children, three surviving - EHlizabeth, wife of John Myers; Hannah, wife of Jacob Free; and Wilson S. Isaac, George, Jane, Ellen and Mary A. are deceased. His son George was a soldier in the late war, entering Company B, Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was killed at the battle of Murfreesboro. Wilson Cummings, a boy whom he reared, was killed in a battle at Perryville, Ky.

JULIUS STRELITZ, merchant and County Treasurer, was born in Prussia February 24, 1830. He is a sou of Herman and Bartha (Fox) Strelitz, also natives of Prussia. Mr H. Strelitz was assassinated April 10, 1848, during the revolution in Prussia. His widow lived until in December, 1879, when her death occurred, at the age of ninety-three years. Mr. Strelitz, the subject of this sketch, commenced to work at the tailor's trade when fourteen years of age, and served a regular apprenticeship. He served two years - 1849-50 - in the regular army, and in 1852 emigrated to America. He lived two years in Columbus, Ohio, and October 4, 1854, he came to Marion und engaged in the clothing business, which he has since followed. In 18 - , his eldest son, Henry Strelitz, became a partner, and the firm has since been J. Strelitz & Son. "They carry a stock of $20,000 to $25,000, and do a large annual business. Mr. Strelitz is an active citizen, and has been called upon to fill various positions of honor and trust. He served as a member of the City Council one term, member of the Board of Education ten years, four years of which he was Treasurer of the board, and he has also acted on the Board of Health. In 1879, he was elected Treasurer of Marion County, and in 1881 re-elected fo the same office. In January, 1852, Mr. Strelitz was married to Miss Dorotha Aronson, daughter of Michael Aronson, and a native of Posen, Prussia. To Mr. and Mrs. Strelitz have been born five children; of these four are living, viz., Henry, Augusta, wife of S. Cohn; Mitchell and Ettie. Rosalie died at the age of nineteen. Mr. Strelitz and family are members of the Hebrew Church of Columbus; he is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the I. O. O. F., and in polities is a Democrat.

REV. JOHN J. SUTTER was born in Bretzville, Canton Basel, Switzerland, May 6, 1826, the son of John J. and Barbara (Schneider) Sutter, who came to this country in 1839, settling in Fairfield County, Ohio, where the father died April 8, 1844. Four years later, his widow moved to Putnam County, Ohio, and died November 24, 1865, the mother of ten children. Our subject stopped in the city of New York, following the career of a clerk until 1848, he came to his father's adopted county. In 1845, he began a course of study at the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary at Columbus. He studied theology under Rev. Prof. F. W. Lehmann, graduating in 1849. He immediately entered upon the duties of a minister at Westmoreland County, Penn., remaining one year. Receiving then a call from Fairfield County, Ohio, he took charge and remained the pastor of the Sugar Grove Church until 1874, when he went to Seneca County, assuming the pastorate of the Thompson charge, consisting of four congregations. In 1877, he came to Marion, where he has continued to reside as pastor of the Lutheran Church. His marriage occurred December 20, 1853, to Miss Magdalena Hoffman, daughter of John and Eva Hoffman. She was born in Erdmanhausen, Wurtemberg, Germany, January 20, 1829. Hight children bave crowned this union, five living - Henry G., Louise (the eldest, and wife of Frederick Walfrom, of Huron County, Ohio) Emma K., Magdalene C., Anna B. and Maria L. Henry G. graduated at the Capital university of Columbus, Ohio, in June, 1880, and at the theological semi. nary in March, 1883. He is pastor at present of the Caroline charge in

DR. ROBERT L. SWENEY was born in Gettysburg, Penn., May 18, 1822. He is a descendant of Scotch-Irish ancestors, who were citizens of the United States and soldiers of the Revolutionary war. His father, Col. Isaac Sweney, was a soldier in the war of 1812. Dr. Sweney removed from Pennsylvania with his father to Whetstone Township, Crawford County, Ohio, in 1828, where he remained in his father's family till thirteen. At this time, there being but few schools in the country and of difficult access, he was sent to Bucyrus and in the schools of that place received the elements of an education. Atthe age of twenty, he entered his father's store as a clerk, in which he remained about three years. At the expiration of this time, he entered the office of Drs. Douglas & Swingley, of Bucyrus, as a student of medicine and surgery, at which he assiduously devoted his time for four years. After completing his course of instruction under his preceptors, he entered the Cleveland Medical College, where he became an intimate friend and classmate of Profs. Thayer, Bennett and Cushing of Cleveland, Newberry and Reeves, of Dayton, and D. Willard Bliss, of Washington, D. U., physician to the late President Garfield; and also other students who have become eminent in the medical profession. Perhaps through his predilection for surgery, he was honored with the friendship of Prof. Horace A. Ackley, then Professor of Surgery in that institution, and by whom he was many times both pleasantly and profitably entertained as his guest, and by whom he was, during the last year of his studentship, frequently requested to visit patients with him. He was also permitted to visit with Dr. Bliss his surgical patients in his extemporized wards, there being no hospital at Cleveland at that time. Dr. Sweney received the degree of M. D. at that college in the spring of 1849, at which time he returned to Bucyrus and practiced with Dr. Swingley, one of his former preceptors, until July, 1851, when he came to Marion and has been a faithful worker in the practice of his profession ever since. He is, it may be said, the surgeon and gynecologist of his country, and being located ata remote point from city surgeons (specialists), has afforded him a rare opportunity to practice this profession. He has fourteen times performed craniotomy and also many other gynecological operations. He has seven times trephined the skull, with six recoveries, an almost unparalleled success in the history of this operation. He has also made resections of the arm and thigh, each case recovering a tolerably good and useful limb. He has made his twenty-fifth capital amputation, that is, above the hand and foot; twice disarticulated at the shoulder joint and twice amputated both legs at the same time. He has operated for strangulated hernia, and once performed anterior colotomy, making an artificial outlet for the bowels. He has also performed tracheotomy. In a work entitled " Physicians and Surgeons of the United States," we tind him recorded as the first man in the State of Ohio to successfully revert a chronic inversion of the uterus, of which he has now reduced four, one acute, two sub-acute and one chronic. He has operated in a number of cases of anal fistula, once performing that operation upon two patients in one day - -a rare occurrence. Dr. Sweney isa membar of the American Medical Association and of the Ohio State Medical Society, of which he has been twice elected, and served as one of its Vice Presidents; also a member of the Marion County Medical Society, the first two years of its existence. Owing to the Doctor's constant devotion to his practical labors, he has not had time to become an extensive writer, though he is the author of several papers of high commendation, one on the inversion of the uterus, read before and published in the Transactions of the Ohio State Medical Society of 1864, from whence it was published in the Cincinnati Lancet, and from it in a number of medical journals, both in this country and in Europe. He is also author of a report on amputations, published in the transactions of the same society for 1868; and so able was it deemed by the Board of Publication, that he was honored with 250 bound copies for distribution among his friends; also a second report of the inversion of the uterus, published by the Ohio State Medical Society in 1878; and also other papers and addresses before the Marion County Medical Society. He is one of the Censors of Cleveland Medical College, and is by appointment surgeon to four railroads entering Marion, and has been since their construction. He was appointed Examining Surgeon of Pensions February 28, 1868, the duties of which he continued to perform up to March 1, 1882, at which time the department created a board of examining surgeons at Marion, of which he was made President, and is acting as such at the present time. He was commissioned Surgeon and assigned to the Forty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, May 13, 1862, but while acting as volunteer Surgeon on board of hospital boats running between Cincinnati, Pittsburg Landing and Nashville, he was prostrated with diarrhoea, from which he did not sufficiently recover to enter the service till the close of the war. He was commissioned by Gov. Brough with the rank of Major as Military Examining Surgeon for the county of Marion, June 8, 1865, for the term of three years, in which capacity he acted until the end of the war. Dr. Sweney is a member of the Cooper Post, G. A: R., and is at this time its Surgeon. He has for many years been connected. with the Masonic order, of which he is a Sir Knight of Malta. In polities, he has been somewhat conservative, although identified with the Republican party since 1856. In religion, he adheres to the " God of his fathers," and they being Scotch-Irish, were, of course, Presbyterians. September 2, 1852, Dr. Sweney married Miss Elizabeth Concklin, eldest daughter of Col. W. W. Concklin, and is the father of five children, whose names occur as follows: Robert C.; Nellie X., wife of Dr. Augustus Rhu; Jennie S., wite of William J. Mooney, of Columbus, Ohio; George W. and Charles C.

JAMES SWINNERTON, Secretary of the Huber Manufacturing Com. pany, was born in Grand Prairie Township October 4, 1846, and is ason of William and Clarissa (Thomas) Swinnerton, of Vermont and Pennsylvania respectively. Mr. Swinnerton was reared to manhood in his native place, and educated in the common schools. He early evidenced a taste for mechanies, and as soon as he could dispose of his interest in the farm did so and became interested in the Huber Manufacturing Company, first as a workman, to aequire an insight into the business, and then went on the road as salesman; from that was elected Secretary. He was married, October 5, 1875, to Miss Kate, daughter of Maxwell Moore, and a native of Blair County, Penn. Mr. Swinnerton enjoyed the confidence of his fellowcitizens, having served several years in positions of trust in his native township.

CHARLES H. TERPANY, of the firm of Terpany & Rhodes, dealers in boots and shoes, was born in Marion December 28,1850,the son of Samuel and Samantha (Randall) Terpany, the former a native of New York and the latter of Marion County. Samuel Terpany was born in 1826, and came to this county with his parents, settling in Big Island Township. In subsequent years they returned to New York, where they died. Mr. Samuel Terpany married in this county in 1850. He was engaged in manufacturing boots and shoes in Marion. September 1, 1862, he enlisted in Company E, Ninety-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as Corporal. But, taking sick, he died at Young's Point, Miss., January i2, 18603. Mr. and Mrs. Terpany had five children, three living - Charles H.; Alice, wife of James Hesson; and Mary, wife of B. F. Runyan. Johnnie and George are deceased. Mrs. Terpany continued to reside in Marion, rearing her children, and died February 16, 1883. Mr. C. H. Terpany acquired a fair education, took up his trade when sixteen with parties at Galion, Ohio, serving two and a half years; he then returned to Marion, working for a firm a brief time. In the autumn of 1870, he became a partner with Michael Stoll, un. der the firm name of Stoll & Terpany. In 1881, this partnership was dissolved, and Mr. Terpany located where he now is, carrying a stock of $6,000. In 1878, he married Elizabeth M. Zuck, and their three children ace Jennie B., Fred and Leroy. Mrs. Terpany is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he of the K. of P. and K. of H.

. P. B. THEW was born in Richland, now Huron, County, Ohio, December 26, 1823. He isa son of Richard and Martha (Bothomly) Thew, who were natives of Lincolnshire, England. They came to America in 1821, and settled in Plymouth Township, Huron Co., Ohio, where he entered eighty acres of land. He went to New Orleans on a business trip in 1832, and died of the cholera. Mrs. Thew had departed this life in 1826. At the death of his father, Mr. P. B. Thew was bound out to Joseph Curtis, a farmer. In 1841, he came to Marion, and learned the shoe-maker's trade; in 1840, he engaged in the boot and shoe business, which he followed till April 1, 1881, when he sold out, and with his son, John W., embarked in the grocery trade, under the firm name of P. B. Thew & Son. He was married, in May, 1851, to Miss Matilda E. Dutton, daughter of Israel Dutton. Mrs. Thew was born in Marion County September 4, 1832. Of nine children born to this union,six are living, viz., Emma L., Frank D., John W., Kittie, Joseph B. and Susie. William, Bettie and Robert L. are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Thew are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is à Republican, and was a member of the Board of Township Trustees one wt W. THOMAS, M. D., was born in Franklin County, Ohio, Sep. tember 4, 18583. He isa son of D. W. and Laura (Hutchinson) Thomas, of Franklin County, and a grandson of Col. Griffith Thomas, who was an officer in the late war with Great Britain. Dr. Thomas is next to the youngest of seven children. At the age of seventeen, he entered upon a collegiate course in the Ohio Wesleyan University, of Delaware, and attended two years. He subsequently took a full course in the Wooster University, and graduated in Jane, 1878. During his senior year, he read medicine with Dr. L. Firestone, of Wooster, and after his graduation he continued his medical studies with Dr. Starling Loving, of Columbus. He attended lectures at Starling Medical College, and received his diploma in February, 1880, after which he entered upon the practice of medicine at Dublin, where he practiced two and a half years. May 20, 1881, while holding a post mortem examination, he received a wound in the index finger of the left hand, and suffered from that dread disease, pyemia (blood poisoning), but recovered after five months of serious illness. In September, 1882, he located at Marion, where he has established a good practice and enjoys the confidence of the people. June 20, 1881, he was married to Miss Mary, daughter of Theron and Annis (Fuller) Lee, who were prominentlv identified with the establishment of Central College. Mrs. Thomas was born at Central College, Ohio, February 13, 1854. She graduated at Mount Holyoke Seminary, Mass., in June, 1878, and taught one year in the public schools of Marysville and one year in a private family of Phil. adelphia, Penn. Dr. Thomas is a member of the Masonic order and Royal Arcanum. He is Secretary of the Marion County Medical Society, and member of the State and Central Ohio Medical Associations.

JOHN H. THOMAS, Clerk of the Courts, was born in Prince William County, Va., May 25, 1846. When seven years of age, his parents, Benjamin F. and Sarah A. (Howison) Thomas, removed to Washington, D. C., and in 1856 to Delaware County, Ohio, where Mr. Thomas was reared to manhood. He acquired the elements of his education in the Prospect Select Schools and in the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. He taught during the winters of 1867, 1868. 1869, then engaged in farming and handling stock, shipping to eastern markets. This business he followed successfully till elected to his present position. He is a member of the firm of Wottring & Co., importers of French horses. In October, 1881, he was elected Clerk of the Common Pleas Court, and assumed the duties of his office in February, 1882. December 19, 1876, Mr. Thomas was married to Miss Ella Cook, daughter of Dr. E. R. Cook. Mrs. Thomas is a native of Seott Township, this county, where she was born in 1852. Their two children are both living, viz., Emma R. and Alice A. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Prospect. Mr. T. is also a member of the I. O. O. F., and isa Knight Templar. He owns a well-improved farm, of 180 acres, in Prospect Township.

JOHN C. TITUS, foreman of the Huber Works, was born in Kingsville, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, September 22, 1843. His parents, Solon and Rachel (Hoyt) Titus, were natives of New York State and Vermont respectively. They removed to Crawford County, Penn., from Ohio, where Mr. Titus died in 1847. In 1854, Mrs. Titus and her two children removed to Mahoning County, Ohio, where she married Alphonso Hazen, and in 1858 removed to Doniphan County, Kan., at which place she died in October, 1879. John C. was brought up on a farm, and March 2, 1862, he enlisted, to serve in : Company C, Tenth Kansas Volunteer Infantry. He served three years, and participated in the battles of Camp Clark and Prairie Grove with the Indians on the frontier, and in the engagements at Franklin and Nashville, Tenn. He was discharged at New Orleans March 1, 1865, while Sergeant. He then returned to Kansas, and made a trip with a team to Colorado, and in 1867 came to Cleveland, Ohio, where, in the McNarian Claffen Bridge and Car Works, he served an apprenticeship at the machinist's trade. In 1868, he came to Marion, and in 1875 was employed as machinist in the Huber Works, and in 1877 was given charge of the machine shop. He has been a stockholder and Director in the company since January 1, 1879. In October, 1870, he was married to Miss Barbara, daughter of William Kraner, by whom he. had two children, of whom Willie E., only, is living. September 24, 1879, he again married, this time Mrs. Frederica Reiser, widow of John Reiser. She had five children by her former husband - Henry, Hattie, Emma, Ida and Bertha. Mr. Titus is connected with the Masonic order and G. A. R.

mew and Ann (Rogers) Tristram, emigrated to the United States, and landed at New York City, where Mr. Tristram died the following July, leaving a widow and four children. Mrs. Tristram, soon after her husband's death, removed to Fairfield County, Conn., where she died in September, 1857. "Their children wer. Elizabeth, now Mrs. H. Stevens, of Fairfield County, Conn.; John, of the same county; Catharine, wife of James Corzen, and Bartholomew, the subje of this sketch. When Mr. B. Tristram, the subject of this sketch, was t urteen years of age. he began an apprenticeship at the shoe-maker's trade, in New Canaan, Conn., serving three and a half years. At the expiration of this time, he engaged in his trade at South Norwalk, Conn. In 1854, he came to Marion, and formed a partnership with Mr. 'Bouton. He remained here but three months, and returned East, to South Norwalk, where he continued in business till 1860, at which time he came back to Marion and opened a boot and shoe store in the Bennett Block. The following year, W. H. Searles was admitted as a partner, and the firm of W. H. Searles & Tristram continued till 1865, when they dis solved their business relation, and Mr. Tristram took in his brother, Jobn Tristram, and B. Tristram & Bro. did business one year. Then the firm changed, and Mr. B. Tristram was the sole owner till February, 1882, when his son, Fred H., took an interest in the business. Mr. Tristram started in life upon his own personal resources, first learning his trade, and continuing as a practical workman until-he had accumulated sufficient capital to start a small business; and by his judicious management has built up and established a large and successful trade. Mr. Tristram has served in different important official positions in the town and township, and has worthily discharged his duties. He was two years a member of the City Council, and of the Board of Health ten years, and has also served on the Board of Education. He is now filling the office of Trustee of the township. He is a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery of the Masonic order, and in politics is Democratic. November 2, 1852, he was united in marriage to Miss Frances A. Hanford, daughter of Charles and Eliza (Brown) Hanford, the former a native of Connecticut, and the latter of New York City. She was born in Fairfield County, Conn., June 13, 1880. Their two children are Fred H. and Estella F.

DR. HENRY A. TRUE was born in Knox County, Me., August 10, 1812. His uncle, John Z. True, was one of the first settlers at Marietta, Ohio. He prosecuted a literary course of study at Bowdoin College, graduating in 1832. He then entered the Boston Medical College, graduating in 1834. He was employed as Surgeon at the Insane Asylum at Somerville, Mass., one year. He then practiced in New York City until 1839, when he came to Marion. In connection with his practice here, continuing ten years, he was engaged in the mercantile and banking business. In 1843, he became Cashier of the Marion County Bank, occupying this position unti] 1865, when he was succeeded by R. H. Johnson. He remained a stockholder until his death. He married Elizabeth Reed, who was born January 7, 1821. He was City Surveyor from 1872 to 1875; also an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. His death took place December 12, 1876, and that of his wife September 24, 1881.

HENRY TRUE, son and only child of the preceding, was born in Marion January 26, 1848. He was educated in the Marion schools and at Harvard University, spending two years at the latter place. In 1871, he engaged in the drug business, continuing ten years, when he was appointed Assistant Cashier in the above bank, he being a stockholder in the same,

He has been interested in real estate and aetive in building; in encouraging railroads, manufactories and all the elements that contribute to the prosperity of tie town and county. September 13, 1876, he married Miss Flora P. Bowen, who was born October 19, 1851, a daughter of Judge O. Bowen, and their two children are Henry À., surviving, and Mary A., who died, aged twenty-three months, August 12, 1879. Mr. True is a member of the Masonic order and is a Knight Templar. Himself and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

CLARK TURNEY, jeweler, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, December 2, 1842, son of John H. and Harriet (Scofield) Turney, the former a native of Pennsy!vania, and the latter of New Jersey. He was reared on a farm till seventeen years of age, when he went to the jeweler's trade, learning with W. A. Turney, of Marion, with whom he remained till the fall of 1867. at which time he established himself in business in a room adjoining the post office; from there he removed to the Conrad Building in 1878. and in 1883 io his present place of business. His stock is made up of a full line of jewelry, silverware, etc. In 1864, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Regiment, Ohio National Guard, and served four months. He married, May 16, 1867, Miss Susan, daughter of Solomon and Catharine Corn, and a native of Grand Prairie Township. They have had five children, four of whom are living - Carrie, Leo, Florence and Kittie. Mr. Turney is serving his second term as a member of the City Council, and is a member of the K. of P., K. of H. and I. O. O. F.

W. A. TURNEY, the oldest jeweler in Marion, was born in, Franklin County, Ohio, August 15, 1823. His parents, Joseph and Margaret Turney, were married in Westmoreland County, Penn., of which county they were natives, aud in 1820 removed to Franklin County, Ohio, settling: in Mifflin Township, where they resided till 1827, when they removed to Delaware County. Joseph Turney died January 29, 1876, his wife having preceded him October 27, 1859. Their union was blessed with eleven children - four sons and seven daughters. W. A Turney is the third son. July 18, 1838, he went to Columbus, and served à six years! apprenticeship at his present trade with William A. Platt, and July 20, 1846, he came and established himself in Marion with an outfit. of tools, shop fixtures and stock of goods, which amounted to $275. Mr. T. has been continuously engaged in his business, and without an absence of more than two weeks at any time, since 1846. He now carries a full line of jewelry, silverware, fancy goods, etc., to the amount of $6,000, and enjoys a good trade. His present room he has occupied since 1854. October 18, 1846, he was united in marriage to Miss Catharine E., daughter of Richard Williams, of Del. aware, Ohio. Mrs. Turney was born in South Wales, Montgomeryshire, England, August 1. 1830. Mr. aud Mrs. T. have six children - -Joseph R.; Alice M., wife of M. Thompson; George W., married Flora Page, of Chicago; Henry M.. Merrill A. and Gertrude J. Mr. Turney and family are members of the Episcopal Church. Mr. T. has been identified with the I. O. O. F. for thirty five years.

IRA UHLER, one of the old merchants of Marion and member of the firm of Yake & Uhler, was born in Lebanon, Penn., February 15, 1885. He is a son of Levi and Mary (Light) Uhler, both natives of Lebanon, Penn. They were of German descent, their ancestors having emigrated from Ger. many iu 1732, and settled in the Lebanon Valley in Pennsylvania. John Uhler and John Light, both grandfathers of Mr. Uhler, were soldiers in the war of 1812. The subject of this sketch is the fifth of a family of ten children, eight of whom are now living. He was reared in his native city, and educated in the public schools. When sixteen years of age, he entered a store in Quarryville, Lancaster Co., Penn., as clerk, and occupied that position till April, 1855, when he came to Marion and assumed the position in the store of J. S. Reed & Co. He remained with this firm till 1858, when he, in partnership with R. H. Johnsun and T. S. Cummin, purchased the stock of J. S. Reed & Co., and conducted the business, under the firm name of Johnson, Uhler & Co. This firm continued, doing a successful trade, till 1874, when they dissolved partnership, Mr. Uhler retiring. In 1877, he again resumed the mercantile business, with Daniel Yake, with the style of the firm as Yake & Uhler. In addition to his mercantile pursuits, Mr. Uhler has carried on agriculture to considerable extent for the last twenty years. He owns a farm of 331 acres, located two and a half miles from Marion. July 7, 1858, Mr. Uhler was married to Mariah T.

Williams, daughter. of Abram J. and Emma P. (Trimble) Williams, who eame to Marion County in 1840. Mr. Williams died September 19, 1849, and his widow in May, 1851, each at the age of thirty-seven years. To Mr. and Mrs. Uhler, four children have been born, viz., Harry L., Edward K., George H. and Emma M. In 1863, Mr. Uhler was Secretary of the County Military Committee, and May 11, 1864, he enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Regiment Ohio National Guard, in which he was elected First Sergeant, and served on garrison duty at Alexandria, Va., till his discharge the following September. Mr. Uhler then returned to merchandising. He served as a member of the City Council two years, and of the Board of Education one term.

DANIEL UNCAPHER, first son of Joseph Uncapher, was born in Marion Township December 21, 1837. He obtained a good education, attending the Marion Academy a few terms. When nineteen, he conimenced teaching, continuing nine winters. In 1863, he purchased 225 acres, located in Big Island and Green Camp Township, living there till 1867, when he removed to Pleasant Township. March 1, 1869, he bougkt his present farm of seventy-eight acres. He was married, April 2, i863, to Rebecca Riley, also a native of Marion Township, born February 22, 1840, and a daughter of Elias and Sarah A. (Moore) Riley. The names of their two children are J. Herman and Luther V. He and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he officially connected, and served four years as Superintendent of the Sunday school. Heis an active Prohibitionist.

EDWARD W. UNCAPHER (deceased) was born in Marion Township October 6, 1827, the eldest son and second child born to Solomon and Hannah (Shoemaker) Uncapher. Having obtained such an education as the common schools of that primitive day afforded, he married, November 6, 1857, Miss Nancy J. Cunningham, a daughter of James and Nancy (Barks) Cunningham. She is also a native of Marion County, born February 29, 1831. The names of their children are Everett N., James O. and Olive V. Mr. Uneapher bought eighty acres adjoining the homestead in 1895, and seven yearslater fifty-seven "acres near the cemetery. He owned at his death 240 acres of land. He made all the improvements upon the home farm, building, in 1864-65, a $3,000 residence. He was an extensive raiser of fine stock, usually keeping from 200 to 300 head, and was among the nrst to introduce Spanish Merino sheep into the county. At one time he paid $400 for a Vermont sheep. He was associated with L. C. Haines, in the wool trade, for many years; was a member of the Agricultural Board, and identified with the county fair in many ways. He also reared the

French and Clydesdale horses. He was an industrious and enterprising citizen; was one of the movers in obtaining county pikes, having thirty shares of the Marion & Waldo pike (was Director and Overseer of the same, and twelve shares of the Marion & Prospect pike. He began life & poor boy, but through his indomitable perseverance left &n estate valued at $24,- 000. He was a Democrat and a member of the United Brethren Church. He was stricken with paralysis in the autumn of 1875, and died April 11, 1877. Mrs. Uncapher has added thirty-three acres to the farm.

JAMES O. UNCAPHER was born on the old homestead May 30, 1855, the second son and child of Edward W. Uncapher; obtained a common school education, and became associated, in his twentieth year, with his father in the rearing of fine sheep. Since his father's death, he and his brother, Everett N., have been continuing the business very satisfactorily. They keep, also, Clydesdale horses, some of the finest in the county, and a high grade of Durham cattle and Poland-China hogs.

JOSEPH UNCAPHER was born in Wesiaoreland County, Penn., July 12, 1809, a son of George and Catherine (Eddleman) Uncapher, of Virginia. They were among the earliest settlers in Western Pennsylvania and were the parents of twelve children. ten of whom they reared to maturity. He, ` with his son John, came to Marion County and entered land in 1824. Joseph was raised upon a farm and educated in the common schools. He first came to Marion in the fall of 1832, but. returned to Pennsylvania the following spring. He continued upon the homestead until 1837, when he brought his wife, in a wagon, to this place and bought 160 acres of his father, paying $750. He has cleared and improved this, and owns at present 303 acres, adjoining the corporation. He has always followed farming and stock-raising. February 16, 1837, ` he married Rebecca Stonebarger, a daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Nesbitt) Stonebarger She was born in Indiana County, Penn., October 16, 1817. They had eight children, six living - Daniel, Silas, Derias, Thomas J., John A. and Hiram L. Isaac and an infant son are deceased. Mr. U. keeps his farm in a high state of cultivation. A few years since, he built a fine brick house, thirty feet square, at a cost of $1,550. He is a member of the Grange; was a charter member, and served as Chaplain. He is liberal with his means, and has contributed to the building of every Protestant church in Marion. He is an active Democrat, first voting for Andrew Jackson. He was Trustee of the township one term ~ and School Director twenty vears.

MARTIN V. UNCAPHER was born May 1, 1840, a native of Marion Township and the son of Solomon and Hannah Uneapher, who came from Pennsylvania at an early day (when Marion had but one shingle roof) and entered 160 acres of land. Prosperity attended this father's labor, so that at one time he owned 600 acres of good land, and cleared eighty acres of farm land himself. He had a family of sixteen children, twelve of them boys. The district school gave Martin V. his education, and March 28, 1861, he married Elizabeth L. Bush. The names of their three children are Margaret J., wife of William Smith; Louis S. and Mary A. Mr. Uncapher bought his farm of 138 acres in 1877, paying $59 per acre. It is in good repair, drained by 400 rods of tile, and is worth $90 per acre. Mr. Uncapher is a Democrat and a member of the Royal Arcanum.

H. T. VAN FLEET, attorney, was born in Big Island Township, Marion Co., Ohio, March 9, 1837. He is a son of Miles W. and Evelyn Caroline (Knapp) Van Fleet, the former a native of Ontario County, and the latter of Warsaw, N. Y. Joshua Van Fleet, grandfather of H. T. Van Fleet, emigrated from Holland to America with his brother, John Van Fleet, when twelve years of age. He served during the last three years of the Revolutionary war, enlisting when fourteen years of age. He was subsequently a member of the New York Legislature, and was a member of the Committee that drafted and reported the bill which was made a law abolishing slavery in the State of New York. He also served on the bench of the County Court for a term of years. He came to Marion County in 1832, . and bought 320 aeres of land in Big Island Township, where he settled. He died January 8, 1848, at the age of eighty-four years. Miles W. Van Fleet and Evelyn Caroline Knapp were married in 1830, and the same year came and settled in Big Island Township. Mr. Van Fleet entered 100 acres of land in Dudley Township, Hardin County, where he now resides.

H. T. Van Fleet, the subject of this sketch, was brought up on the homestead farm in Hardin County and educated in the schools of Marion and Bellefontaine. He taught two years, 1856-57, and in 1858 came to Marion and took a course in J. A. Field's Commercial College, and graduated. He read law with Judge John Bartram, and June 14, 1860, was admitted to the bar of Ohio. He entered upon his profession, and practiced till July 2, 1862, when he entered the ranks of the Union army as Second Lieutenan of Company E, Ninety-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, having recruit. ed that company. He served till January 10, 1863, when, on aecount of ill-health, he resigned. On his return home, he resumed the practice of law, which he has since followed. He filled the office of Prosecuting Attorney from 1867 to 1869, and was City Solicitor of Marion for three years.

He is now serving his second term as President of the School Board of Marion Union Schools, and has held various other local offices. Mr. Van and also in the United States Courts. For a number of years he had a large criminal practice, but of late years has devoted his attention to civil cases. He has taken an active and promment part in all political campaigns for twenty years, and has been one of the leading stump speakers. of the Democratic party in the county. He has represented his party as a Delegate in nearly every State Convention since the war. In 1868, he was a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention at New York City; and it was by his motion in the caucus of the Ohio delegates that the delegation voted solidly for Horatio Seymour, securing his nomination. Soon after his return from the war in 1863, Mr. Van Fleet was nominated by his party for State Senator. He made a vigorous campaign, and although defeated by the Republican candidate, William H. West, he ran far ahead of his ticket. Ia addition to his legal practice, he has dealt in real estate, and now owns 540 acres of land, located in Marion :and Hardin Counties, and is also engaged in stock.raising. September 29, 1861, Mr. Van Fleet was married to Miss Eleanor S. Shields, daughter of M. P. Shields, of Marion,

THOMAS P. WALLACE, one of the oldest bankers of Marion, was born in Cumberland County, Penn., May 21, 1824. His grandparents were of Scetch-Irish extraction. His paternal grandparents, Patrick and Sarah (Officer) Wallace, came from the North of Ireland, and his maternal grandparents, William and Esther (Patterson) Harper, were natives of Cumberland County, Penn. His parents, Thomas and Mary (Harper) Wallace were both natives of Cumberland County, Penn., and died there. Mr. Wallace, the subject of this sketch, was reared on the old homestead till sixteen years of age, and with his father's hired hands performed manual labor. His educational advantages were confined to the log schoolhonse of primitive times, although at the age of twelve years he had read Plutarch's Lives, Rollin's Ancient History, Josephus and other works of a similar character, besides many books of travel. In October, 184, in company with an elder brother - William H. Wallace, now residing in Colorado - he came to Marion. He found employment with a watch-maker for about six months, and his employer moving to Michigan, he abandoned the trade. He then began an apprenticeship at the printer's trade, on the Marion Saturday Visitor, published by George W. and Alexander Sprung. In this situation he continued till May, 1844, when he commenced the publication of a Whig paper entitled the Buckeye Eagle, edited by S. A. Griswold, now editor of the Lancaster Gazette, of Lancaster, Ohio. .Mr. Wallace issued the first copy of his paper on the 20th of May, the day before he was twenty years of age. He continued its publication until 1847. In October, 1849, he formed a partnership with Orren Patten, and' engaged in the mercantile business, in the room now occupied by D. B. Krause & Son. At , that time there was no railroad at Marion, and merchandise was hauled from San. dusky City, a distance of sixty miles. They purchased their dry goods in Philadelphia and New York, and had them shipped by rail and water to Sandusky City. Their groceries came from Cincinnati, and were hauled from Kenton in wagons. The remoteness of the railroads from Marion rendered it the center of trade for a large extent of country. June 10, 1854, Patten & Wallace established the Marion Deposit Bank (in connection with their store), of which Mr. Wallace became Cashier, Mr. Patten remaining in charge of the mercantile business. Their banking business increased to such an extent that in March, 1855, they removed to the Godman & Spaulding building, now the I. O. O. F. Block, which was erected in 185). The Deposit Bank continued to enjoy such an increasing patronage that Mr. Patten's services were required to transact the business, and in 1856 the store was sold and Mr. Patten entered the bank. This partnership was a very successful one; for although it extended over a period of twentyfive vears, it was always marked by great harmony and the most entire confidence between the partners. The firm of Patten & Wallace soon took a high position as bankers in the confidence of the people, and won a most extraordinary deposit patronage. They conducted their bank through all the panies without an hour's suspension, and promptly mét every engagement. This partnersbip continued strong in the confidence of the people till it was dissolved by the death of Mr. Patten October 31, 1872. Under the then existing contract of partnership, the business continued to be conducted without change for three years. In 1875, Mr. Wallace purchased Mr. Patten's interest and became the sole owner of the bank, which he has since conducted. An important lesson is deducible from the career of Mr. Wallaee. His parents dying when he was a boy, and without wealthy or influential friends, he was thrown upon his own personal resources. He resolved to succeed only by a regular business course, and to avoid all hazardous adventures of speculation; also to deal honestly, meet all his obligations promptly and according to the letter and spirit, and be content with regular and legitimate profits. These resolves of his youth he has rigidly adhered to, and has achieved through them, combined with his business energy and industry, a good success. Mr. Wallace has performed his part in all the public enterprises of the community for the last thirty years, and there is not an important improvement that marks the growth of the town that did not receive his support. He is a stockholder and Director in the Huber Manufacturing Company, and Treasurer of the Marion Gas-Light Company, of which he served as Secretary for many years. He was one of the original members of the Marion County Agricultural Society, and has been identified with it as Treasurer fora number of years. In 1867, he aided in founding the Marion County Importing Company, and has acted as Secretary and Treasurer since its organization. He is a stockholder in the Chicago & Alton Railroad, and was also in the Columbus & Toledo, Atlantic & Great Western and the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indinapolis Railroads. Mr. Wallace is the owner of a large library, and is a great reader of books of travel. From these he acquired a taste for travel, in which he has indulged of late years. In 1867, he madea trip to Europe, 'and after attending the Paris exposition he visited Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and England. Three years later he made a second trip, and visited England, Ireland and Scotland, and in 1873, accompanied by Mrs. Wallace, made a tour through California. . He has made six trips to Florda, for pleasure and recreation. He owns a plantation of sixty acres near the Atlantic coast, on Merritt's Island, Indian River, near Rockledge Post Office, on which he has erected a neat cottage, and has now growing 500 orange trees and 10,000 pineapple plants, besides a large variety of Southern fruits and flowers, making one of the most desirable homes in Florida, where the climate is perpetual summer, and hunting and fishing are unsurpassed. July 20, 1846, Mr. Wallace celebrated his marriage with Miss Jane E. Busby, daughter of Maj. George H. Busby, a prominent citizen of Marion. 'To this union seven children have been born, namely, Evaline A., wife of E. J. Fairfield, of Marion; Mary H., wife of William R. Whit-, marsh, of Chicago; Lucretia B., wife of Charles S. Burkholder, of Chicago; Jennie E.; Maggie H., wife of L. L. Patten; Susie B. and Carrie P. Mr. Wallace and family are members of the Presbyterian Church of Marion. JAMES C. WALTERS, deceased, was à ^Buckeye,"-born in Marion, April 16, 1847. He was the son of Thomas and Mary (Cunningham) Wal. ters, of Wales. Mr. Walters crossed the ocean, married in this country and died here. He was the older of two children; Mary, wife of Thomas Campbell, was his sister. James C. obtained his growth in Marion, graduating at the union schools. He taught four years in the township, commencing when eighteen. He began his trade, harness-making, in his seventeenth year, but ill health compelled him to abandon it. After teaching as above, he resumed the business, under T. J. Magruder, continuing as an amateur three years. In 1869, he united in business with Mr. Brigel, and Walters & Brigel prosecuted their trade together two years. The firm dissolving, Mr. Walters continued alone till death. .He was upright in character and sutcessful in business. He consummated his marriage April 20, 1869, with Ida M. Campbell, a daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Campbell, and a native of Marion Township. There were born to them. three children, two surviving- - Claude C. and Bertha B. Gloria B. died: February 13, 1883. having been born October 23, 1877. Mr. Walters erected a tine brick residence in 1879; also a fine business room, 17 South . Main street. He was Township Treasurer, and a member of the Couneil four terms. He was connected with the I. O. O. F., and? he closed his earthly career February 8, 1880, a member of the Baptist Church, with which his widow continues in communion.

THOMAS P. WATKINS, of the firm of Watkins Bros., importers and dealers in French horses, was born in Prospect Township, and at the formation of the firm of Watkins Bros., of Prospect, he became a member, and has since been identitied with its extensive business. Since June, 1881, he has had charge of the livery business in Marion. This firm keeps the leading livery and hack stable in the town, and their horses and carriages are first-class.

JOHN H. WEAVER was born in Womelsdorf, Berks Co., Penn., November 26, 1830. When about two years old, the family moved to Lebanon, Lebanon County, the same State. 'When fourteen, he went to learn the shoe-making trade, serving four years in its mastery. He followed this during his residence in Pennsylvania, except one year, while he was in the express and freight business between Lebanon and Philadelphia. Coming .to Marion, Ohio, in October, 1865, he continued in the shoe business, manufacturing the celebrated Star Boots, until January, 1872. Having been elected Sheriff of the county the previous fall, he assumed the duties of the office January 3, 1872, becoming his own successor. He thus filled the position satisfactorily two terms. In politics, he is a Democrat. He served on the School Board three years, on the Agricultural Board two years, and at present represents the Fourth Ward in the City Council. He is alsoa member of the Masonic order.

O. W. WEEKS, physician and surgeon, was born in Thompson Township, Delaware Co., Ohio, May 22, 1841. His father, Samuel C. Weeks, was & native of Baltimore, Md., and his mother, Jane, née Cunningham, of York County, Penn. They were married in Frederick County, Md., and about the year 1830 removed to Licking County, Ohio, and to Delaware County in 1838, where they resided till 1867, when they moved to Caledonia, at which place they both died, the former in 1870 and the latter in 1868. Dr. Weeks is the youngest of seven children; lived on the homestead till sixteen years of age, and then engaged in teaching. August 13, 1862, he enlisted in Company A, One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. On the 8th of October, he participated in the battle of Perryville, Ky., receiving a severe wound in the left leg and foot. He subsequently contracted disease of the lungs, from exposure to rain and inclement weather, while in the line of duty, and in consequence came home on a furlough, and returned to the hospital at Camp Chase. Some time afterward, he was transferred to the Seminary Hospital, at Columbus, where he served as Chief Clerk, and in the Medical Director's office in the same situation till discharged January 12, 1864. He then located at Richwood, and resumed the drug trade - a business in which he had been engaged from 1861. He took a course of lectures in the Starling Medical College in the winter of 1863-64. He graduated at Cincinnati June 19, 1865, after attending another course of lectures. He received a diploma of graduation from the Columbus Medical College February 29, 1876. In June, 1865, he graduated in the Medical and Scientific Society, and June 19, 1878, the Bethany College of West Virginia conferred on him the honorary degree of Master of Sciences. Dr. Weeks entered on the practice of medieine in Delaware County, and in October, 1865, removed to Caledonia, where he continued to practice till June, 1878, when he located in Marion. Dr. Weeks is a successful physician, and enjoys an extensive practice. November 22, 1866. he was appointed Assistant Assessor of District No. 12, of the Eighth Collection District of the State. He is now serving his third term as member of the Ctiy Councii, and is President of the Marion

County Medical Society. He is a member of the Blue Lodge, F. & A. M., Chapter, R. A. M., and Commandery of the Knights Templar, and is also connected with the Royal Arcanum, Grand Army of the Republic and Knights of Pythias. Dr. Weeks was married, at Tiffin, Ohio, September 4, 1865, to Miss Flora S. Dana, daughter of Dr. Marquis Dana, deceased. They have one son - Dana.

JOHN A. WOLFORD, attorney, was born in Green Camp Township March 15, 1853. He is the youngest son and only living child of John and Louisa (Gephart) Wolford. He remained on the farm till the fall of 1871, when he entered upon a collegiate course in Hillsdale (Mich. ) College, and graduated in the classical department in 1877. He had begun the study of law in 1876, and after his graduation he continued his legal studies with J. F. McNeal. In December, 1878, he was admitted to practice by the Supreme Court, and January 1, 1879, he formed a law partnership with his preceptor. July 1, 1882, he was admitted to practice in the United States' Courts. Mr. Wolford has taken the front rank among the younger lawyers of the Marion County bar, and as an attorney he has good success. November 1, 1877, he was married to Miss Mary A. Johnston, daughter of Daniel Z. Johnston, of Monroe County, Mich. Mrs. Wolford was born in Humberston, Ontario, February 3, 1853, and graduated in the scientific course of Hillsdale College, in the class of 1877. Mr. Wolford is a member of the Masonic order, and is the youngest High Priest ever elected to preside over Marion Chapter, No. 62.

BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, of Welsh parentage, was born at Salem, N. J., in 1775. Soon afterward, his parents removed to Romney, Va. In 1801, he was married to Jane Hood, in Alleghany County, Md.; removed to Salt Creek Township, Ross Co., Ohio, in 1804, and from there to Delaware, Ohio, in 1812, and from there to what is now Waldo Township,' Marion County, in 1814, and from there to Pickaway County in 1817. This last move was caused by the severe cold year of 1816, by which entire crops were destroyed. He returned to Waldo Township in 1822, and from there he removed to the village of Marion in 1825, and he died in Marion in 1843. Jane, his wife, survived him fourteen years, and died in Marion in 1857. They had three sons and six daughters, to wit: Deborah, who died in Ross County, at the age of seven years; Martha, married Alfred Randall, in Waldo Township, in 1824, and died near Indianapolis, Ind.; Sarah, married Levi H. Randall, in Marion, in 1826, and died in Marion; Elizabeth, married James Beatty, in Marion, in 1826, and died in Erie County, Ohio; John H., married Volinda Lampson, of Sandusky City, Ohio, and died in that city; Joseph J., married Jane S. Beatty, in Sandusky City, and died in Marion; Benjamin H., married Nancy Leonard, in Marjon, and now resides at Peoria, Ill.; Jane D., married Walter Williams, and is now living at Shelby, Ohio; Tabitha D. married B. F. Clark, October 4, 1848, and died in Allenton, Mo., September 13, 1859. No deaths ocid in this family for thirty years, and since then all these families have been separated by death, with the exception of Benjamin H. and wife. All the rest have died except Jane D., the youngest child, and Volinda, the widow of John H. In 1825, when Mr. Williams came to the village of Marion, there were fourteen families then living in the place, to wit: Eber Baker, Benjamin Davis, John Tootle, George Holloway, H. Gorton, G. H. Busby, A. C. Priest, Andrew Smith, John O'Harra, James Hillman, Henry Peters, William and Samuel Holmes, Adam Uncapher. All the above adults

G. H. WRIGHT has led a worthy and successful career. Born upon a farm August 16, 1828, in Jefferson, Washington Co., N. Y., his facilities for obtaining an education were limited; but having an intense love for study, he attended the Argyle Academy the winter term of 1844-45, upon his own resources. In 1847, he made arrangements with his brother, Prof. D. W. Wright, the Principal of the academy, to prosecute his studies fur. ther, by sawing wood for board and tuition; but his brother's untimely death, the same year, suddenly closed his literary pursuits. He then returned to his father's home, in Jackson, Washington Co., N. Y., on "Baton Kill" a branch of the Hudson River. Mr. Wright entered the pedagogic field in early life. Notwithstanding his academic career was cut short, he thoroughly mastered the principles of the common branches and taught many terms. For two years he was Superintendent of Schools in his native State. He taught his first term, however, when aged nineteen years, in Clinton County, amid the Adirondack Mountains,on the Au Sable River. In all, he numbered six winter terms, two in Abram Monnett's district, Scott Township, Marion County, and several terms in Macon County. ll. In 1853, he came to Huron, Erie Co., Ohio, and began buying cattle for his brother, F. H. Wright, and Hiram Slocum, Mayor of Troy, N. Y. He continued with them four summer seasons, cattle dealing and beef packing, teaching during the winters; the last summer or two he was engaged in Illinois. He returned to Ohio in the spring of 1857, purchasing 480 acres of land, located in Portage Township, Wood Co., Ohio, paying $5.000 for it. He made all the improvements, and the same year built a frame residence, said to be the finest house of its kind in the county. He bought this farm in partnership with his uncle, Clark Woodard, then of Huron, now of Cambridge, N. Y. His outlay, above purchase money, was over $5,000 for the improvements, and the farm was known as the "old Cady farm." December 29, 1857, he was united in marriage with Martha E. Monnett, eldest daughter of Abram Monnett, and they moved to their farm the following March. Mr. Wright organized there, in 1858, the first Sabbath school, and was active in its behalf; that point became a regular preaching place thereafter. In the spring of 1861, he sold his interests there and removed to Bucyrus Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, purchasing a farm of 120 acres, which numbers to-day 385 acres, in a good state of cultivation. He owns 700 acres in Crawford, Wyandot, Henry and Marion Counties, and 480 acres in Portage and Adams Counties, Wis. Thus he is the owner of 1,180 acres of arable land. Mr. Wright has made all the improvements of his home farm, which did consist of 225 acres, but having added 160 acres in 1881, it numbers as above. He did not abate his stock-dealing until he acquired his residence in Marion. This he carried on most extensively, and was very successful. February 8, 1865, he met a serious loss by having his residence, while undergoing repairs, entirely destroyed by fire, together with the furniture; and other misfortunes overtook him, to the extent of $28,000. He, however, recovered himself, by handling stock and by calling into activity his unlimited energy, expended in various directions. He is gratified to say, too, that he received through his wife a handsome legacy in land and money. He became a resident of Marion October 3, 1882. Mrs. Wright is a native of Scott Township. born November 26, 1838. They have had ten children - Mattie E. (deceased), Earl P., Helen A. (died from an injury January 1, 1881, aged eighteen years), Gertrude M., Ada M.. Libbie B., Charles H., Carrie, Clark W. and George A. While in Crawford County,

Mr. W. and family were identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church, the former very actively; but in 1879 they united with the Presbyterian Church. He was formerly a Democrat, but at present a Republican, casting his first Republican vote for Salmon P. Chase. Mr. Wright still takes great pride in raising stock, keeping usually about two hundred head. He is one of the solid, influential men of Marion County, and he can well afford to retire to the enjoyment of the products of his well-directed en. ergies.

JAMES B. WYATT, hardware merchant, and a descendant cf one of the first pioneer families of Marion County, was born in Marlborough - now Waldo - Township, September 7, 1836. He is the youngest son of Rev. Samuel! D. and Lovina (Brundige) Wyatt. He was reared on the old homestead, one of the first cleared farms in Marion County; he spent two years, 1856-57, in the Ohio Wesleyan University, after which he returned to the farm and followed this pursuit until 1874. He then moved to Marion, and engaged in the hardware and implement business, now carrying a stock of $10,000 and having a good trade. June 4, 1861, he was married to Miss Sarah J. Bailey, daughter of Israel and Elizabeth Bailey. Mrs. Wyatt was born in Delaware County, Ohio, March 12, 1838. To them two children were born, only one of whom - Anna May - is living. Nellie died at the age of two and a half years. In 1864, Mr. Wyatt was First Duty Sergeant of Company C, One Hundred and Forty-fifth Regiment Ohio National Guards. He was honorably discharged August 26, 1864. Mr. Wyatt and lady are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Marion.

JOHN J. YAKE, deceased. The subject of this sketch was born in Opfingen, Baden, January 13, 1793. He grew to manhood on a farm, and when of age he learned the stone-mason trade, which he followed through life. In 1833, he emigrated to the United States with his wife and two children, and settled in Richland Township, this county, where he purchased eighty acres of land. He cleared up most of this farm. He was one of the pioneer settlers of the township, and died on the homestead May 8, 1848, leaving a widow and four children, three children having died. They were as follows: Anna, born May 19, 1821, and died May 27, 1821; Anna (second), born March 15, 1823, and died July 12, 1823; Judith, born December 12, 1824, wife of Rev. A. Ernst; Catharine, born November 3, 1826, wife of August Kraner: John J., born November 15, 1831, and died April 2, 1833; Christina, born June 6, 1886, widow of Cyrus Seibert; and Daniel, born December 25, 1840. Mrs. Anna Yake was born in Opfingen, Baden, July 26, 1799, and was married to Mr. Yake March 5, 1820, and died at Marion, Ohio, August 8, 1873. Daniel Yake, the youngest child, and member of the firm of Yake & Uhler, merchants, was born on the homéstead in Richland Township. When eight years old, he removed to Marion with his mother, and for two years and a half found employment with B. R. Durfee. In 1857, he began as a clerk for Lucas & Seffner, merchants, and occupied that position with this firm eleven years. - He then became a member, of the firm of Reed & Yake, which partnership continued until 1876. Immediately, he engaged in business with Mr. Uhler, under the present firm name. Mr. Yake has acquired a good success in the pursuits of mercantile business, first starting as a clerk and finally rising to the head of a large mercantile establishment. October 5, 1863, Mr. Yake was married to Miss Rachel L. Bridge, daughter of Dr. W. W. Bridge, formerly of Marion. Mrs. Yake was born in Prospect, Ohio, August 16,

1846. To this union three children were born. viz., William W., Eva B. and Harry D. Mr. Yake owns a substantial brick residence on East Center street and one-half of the store room which is now occupied by Yake & Uhler. He is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

B. G. YOUNG, attorney, was born in Washington County, Penn., February 2, 1850. His parents were Stewart and Aurilla Young. His father emigrated from Ireland and settled in New York, where he married. He removed with his family to Washington County, Ohio, in 1852, and in 1854 to Ford County, I1.; thence to Iroquois County, Ill., where he now resides. Mr. Young, the subject of this sketch, took a course in the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, and in 1874 took up the study of law, under the preceptorship of W. Z. Davis, of Marion, and remained with him until his admission to the bar in July, 1876. He then opened a law office, and the following fall was elected Prosecuting Attorney. He served till 1880, when he was appointed to the Board of School Examiners, which position he stiil holds. At the Democratic convention of the county, held in August, 1883, Mr. Young received the nomination for Representative to the Lower House of the Legislature. November 16, 1882, he was married to Miss Anna E. Irey, daughter of Joseph Irey. Mr. Young holds a membership in the I. O. O. F., and with his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ISAAC YOUNG, a native of Perry County, Penn., was born March 22, 1823. His parents, Christian and Ann (U]sh) Young, were both natives of Pennsylvania, the former of Lebanon and the latter of Perry County. Mr. Young was born January 12, 1792, and Mrs. Young November 18, 1789. They were married in Perry County, Penn., September 12, 1815, and in the spring of 1838 removed to Ohio, and settled near Marion. In 1827, Mr. Young walked from Pennsylvania to Marion County, and purchased 240 acres in the western part of the county. He resided on his farm, near the county seat, till 1871, whence he moved to Crawford County, and in 1876 to Galion, where he died March 10, 1878. Mrs. Young died in Marion County October 12, 1848. Mr. Young was at one time Justice of the Peace in this county, and a man much esteemed. He was many years a traveling preacher in the German Methodist Episcopal Church. He was the father of seven children, of whom Isaac, the subject of this sketch, is the fifth. He was reared on the farm, and educated in the Ohio Wesleyan University of Delaware. He studied surveying, and in 1844 was elected Surveyor of Marion County, and re-elected 'in 1846. In 1851, he was chief of an engineer corps on the Bellefontaine & Indiana Railroad - now the Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railroad - and in 1853 he went to fowa. The following year (1854), he was employed as Chief Engineer on the Marion & Mississinawie Valley Railroad in Indiana. He returned to Marion in 1856, and in 1863 was elected to the office of County Treasurer, and re-elected to the same position in 1865. He served as City Engineer a number of years, and in 1878 was elected County Surveyor and served one term. Mr. Young has also filled the offices of City Clerk and Treasurer, Township Treasurer and Trustee, and Justice of the Peace, and was a member of the Board of Schoo! Examiners nine years. He has served the people of his county in many important offices, and in every public irust he has performed his duties with credit to himself. Mr. Young was married, March 31, 1852, to Miss Isabella Baker daughter of John Baker. She died October 8, 1864, leaving two children - Sydney and Harry R. Mr. Young again married, May 11, 1865, this time Mrs. Lydia A. White, widow of George White, and a daughter of George Ulsh. Mr. and Mrs. Young are members of the Methodist Episcopal Seu and Mr. Y. is also identified with the Masonic order and the I. O.

SOLOMON ZACHMAN, a native of Waldo Township, was born July 12, 1837. Heisa son of Francis X. and Mary E. (Beckman) Zachman, natives of Germany and early settlers of Waldo Township. He was reared on a farm, and followed that vocation until 1858, when he took up the carpenter trade, which he continued to follow till the war broke out. November 12, 1861, he enlisted to serve in Company D, Highty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was engaged in the battle of McDowell, Chanceeilorsville, second battle of Bull Run, Gettysburg and all the engagements of the campaign of the Shenandoah Valley. He lost his limb October 2, 1863, while in the service, by an accident on the railroad, near Dotson Station, fifteen miles from Dayton, Ohio. He was honorably discharged at Camp Dennison, Ohio, May 30, 1864. He returned home, and after attending the Prospect school he taught school until 1868, when he came to Marion, and in 1869 engaged in merchandising with L. P. Gross, under the firm name of L. P. Gross & Co., and afterward as a member of the firm of Muntsinger & Zachman. This partnership dissolving in February, 1881, Mr. Z. has sinco retired. January 2, 1876, he was married to Kate Krause, daughter of Ferdnand und Sophia A. (Moser) Krause, and has three children - Cicero Z., Florence Eva and Gertie Irene. Mrs. Zachman was born in New York City February 18, 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Z. are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.