Miami Township (part 5 of 6)

JERRY McALEXANDER, livery stable; Belle Center; is the youngest living member of a family of twelve children, and was born Noy. 27, 1850, in Champaign Co., O. « His father, David McAlexander, was a native of that county, and was married to Elizabeth Idle, who was born in Virginia and lived in, Champaign Co. after she was 10 years old. They had only 75 centswith which to commence housekeeping, but by hard labor and economy they acquired a valuable property. He owned over 200 acres of land at his death, in 1864, his wife having died three years previously. Jerry commenced for himself at his father's death, and lived the two first years in Indiana, He returned and worked on a farm till his marriage, Sept. 14, 1870, to Melissa J., daughter of John and Mary Goslee. She was born Nov. 20, 1849, in Hardin Go. Her mother was a cousin of the famous Simon Kenton, and died when Melissa was quite small. From that time till her marriage she lived with an uncle, the last ten years being in Champaign Co. They lived in that county five years and then moved to Hardin Co., where he followed farming four years and has since been in Belle Centre. He owned the bakery and restaurant one year, and has since kept livery stable, owning no doubt the best and most complete in the town. They have one child, a girl named Oro. His wife belongs to the Disciple Church.

CHARLES MAINS, lumber dealer; Belle Centre; is one of the most prominent and well-known citizens in this county, and was born March 12, 1824, in Washington Co., Pa. His tather, Edward Mains, was a native of Treland, and emigrated to this country after he arrived at manhood; he settled in Washington Co., Pa., and was soon after married to Margaret Young, of Brooke Co., Va.; he was a farmer by occupation, and in 183z he moved to Richland Co., O., the mother riding on horseback and carrying the youngest child; he died Dec. 24, 1835, and from that time Charles took care of himself. He lived on a farm until 1839, when he commenced the trade of carpenter at Mansfield; he soon quit and went to Reynoldsburg, O., where he drove a then walked back to his old home; he followed various occupations for several years, and then secured a place with a railroad contractor at Shelby; in 1845 he came to Kenton, and had only 25 cents when he arrived at that place; we soon find him furnishing timber for the construction of the old Mad River & Lake Erie R. R., now known as the C., 8. & C. R. B.; he followed this business on different roads until his marriage, in December, 1850, to Frances Zahller, of Hardin Co.; he soon settled in Belle Centre, and engaged in the mercantile business, and dealt in stock, grain, timber, etc., until 1861; he went into and soon returned, and joined the Squirrel Hunters at the defense of Cincinnati; he moved to Hardin Co., where he lived until 1870, and has since lived at this place; he was agent for an agricultural firm nearly three years, and has since dealt in lumber, doing an extensive business. Two of his children died in infancy; four are living - Edward H., John C., Charles R. and Munson L. He belongs to the Masonic Order, has been Justice of the Peace, and for two years was Director of the Reform School for Boys, being Chairman of the Board the last year. He isa strong Democrat, and leader of that party in this township.

was born May 6, 1859, in Roundhead, Hardin Co., O. His father, Edward D. McIntire, is a native of this State, and many years ago was united by marriage to Melinda Oldaker. He has worked at the carpenter's trade, but of late years has paid most of his attention to farming, living in Hardin Co. Miller was married Dec. 29, 1878, to Samantha, daughter of John and Mary Lyle. She was born Sept. 28, 1856, in Muskingum Co. They commenced housekeeping in Belle Centre, and for a while kept a boarding-house, and in April, 1880, he became the manager of the Belie Centre Hotel, the only public house in the place. Their union has been blessed with one child - Osta Blanche. His wife belongs to the Disciple Church. He is a member of the Democratic aity. EE. NAFUS, carriage and buggy manufacturer; Belle Centre; is one of the most enterprising and energetic business men to be found in this township, and, although he has lived here but a few years, he has built up a good and rapidly increasing trade; he he was born June 15, 1849, in Sunbury, O.; his father, Joseph S. Nafus, was a native of Luzerne Co., Pa.; was born near the scene of the Wyoming massacre, in which some of his relatives were killed; he came to this State during his boyhood, and learned the trade in a wagon and buggy shop at Delaware, O.; he was married to Mary A. Ports, and owned ashop at Delaware, and then at Sunbury. In 1850 he moved to West Liberty, this county, and resided there eight years, when he came to Huntsville and conducted a good business, till his-death, in 1867. Ed. learned the trade with his father, but at his death, the bright vision of a classical education and a professional career vanished like mist before the rising sun, and he immediately became the business manager; he followed the trade three years, and then sold out and went to Kansas; he soon returned to Huntsville, where he lived one year and then moved to Louisburg, Champaign Co.; he was engaged in manufacturing buggies and carriages at that place with Levi Warner, and in 1873 he moved to Belle Centre, where he has since lived; he was married March 17, 1871, to Martha L. Anderson; she was born Noy. 23, 1847, in this township. Her father, John B. Anderson, was one of the early settlers, and a very prominent man; he was Justice of the Peace twenty years. They have one child living, Mary Gertrude; their twins died in infancy. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he has been Superintendent of the Sunday School four years; has served as Township Clerk several years, and is elected each year with an increased majority; he is the presiding offcer of the I. O. O. F., and corresponds for the Bellefontaine Republican and Cincinngti Daily Gazette, and has always. taken an active part in the proceedings of the - Republican party, of which he is a stalwart member.

WILLIAM REED, farmer; P. O., New Richland; was born Noy. 27, 1823, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; his father, Robert Reed, was a native of the Emerald Isle, and in his youthful! days learned the trade of weaver; he was married to Mary Ann Gibson, and was blessed with two children; he emigrated to the New World; this was in 1818, and their first permanent home was in Lancaster Co., from which they moved to near Pittsburg; in 1833 they moved to Guernsey OCo., Ohio, where the wife and mother departed this life in 1845; her companion remained there until 1856, when he moved to Iowa and died in 1859. William commenced for himself when 26 years old, and has always been a tiller of the soil; Oct. 13, 1853, he took unto himself a helpmeet in the person of Mary J. Gray, who was born Aug. 25, 1831, in Belmont Co., O.; her parents were natives of Ireland, and lived in this country several years before their marriage; her father's name being James and her mother's maiden name Ellen Walkinshaw; they moved to this township in 1837, and settled on the farm on which his son, Robert Gray, now lives; after marriage William lived in Guernsey Co., until 1862, when he moved to this township, where he now owns nearly 200 acres of land in a good location and an attractive home; nine children have blessed this union, two of whom died in 1874, one being an accomplished young lady, the other a sprightly youth; those living are - Sarah E., Mary A., Lizzie N., Robert G., Lydia J., James R. and Lora E.; the first four children have attended Geneva College; the parents and three eldest daughters are members of the R. P. Church. WILLIAM RAMSEY, merchant; Belle Centre; is one of the most successful and enterprising business men this town contains, and has contributed much to its advancement as an important trading point. He is the eldest son of a family of six children, and was born Feb. 5, 1831, in Keene, Coshocton Co., O.; his father, Henry A. Ramsey, was born in Ireland where he learned the trade of cabinet-maker. On reaching man's estate he emigrated to this country, and soon after was married in Guernsey Co., O., to Margaret Cullen, daughter of William and-Mary Cullen; she was of Irish birth and came here when quite young, They always lived in Keene, where he was engaged in the mercantile business, and where he died in 1840. --At the age of 15 William left home and commenced clerking in a store at Kilbuck, in Holmes Co.; he remained there two years and then came to Belle Centre and clerked for Reuben Tousley two years, when he entered into partnership with Charles Maines in the grocery business, they soon enlarged their stock and kept dry goods, hardware, etc.; dealt in grain, live stock, staves, hoop-poles, furs and nearly everything that was offered for sale. After ten years of business ~Mr. Maines withdrew, and was succeeded by A. C. Ramsey, who in turn yielded to R. A. Graham in 1869. Ramsey & Graham do a large business, keeping a fuli stock of dry goods, groceries, hats, caps, boots, shoes, notions, ready-made clothing, ete. He was married June 15, 1858, to Margaret E., daughter of William and Polly Wallace ; she was born in blessed with six children, four of whom are living - Robert G., Helen A., Earl W., and William B: He owns a farm near town and has land in the west; he was Postmaster over sixteen years, and is a member of the:Masonic Fraternity. Politically he is associated with the Republican party.

JACOB SESLER, farmer; P. O., Belle Centre; is the only son now living of a family of ten children, and was born July 25, 1836, in this township. His father was a native of Fayette Co., and came here shortly after his marriage to Nancy Carter; he was always identified with the best interests of the county, and did his part toward developing and improving it; he cleared a farm of new land, on which he lived until his death, on May 9, 1866. Jacob commenced for himself when 23 years old, and has always followed farming in this township; he was married on Dee. 31, 1860, to Rebecca, daughter of John and Mary McCoy. She-was born July 19, 1840, in Clermont Co., and when 10 years old her parents moved to this place, where they lived one year, and then went to Hardin Co., where her mother died; she lived with an aunt three years, and from that time until her marriage made her home with the persons for whom she worked. They have one child dead, and seven living - Mary, John M., Agnes,

Belle Centre; is the third of a family of eight children, and was born Oct. 21, 1835, in this township, upon the farm on which he now lives. His father, Robert Scott, was born Jan. 4, 1800, in Kentucky, and when 16 years old accompanied his mother to Fayette Co., this State, and engaged in farming. He was there married to Jane McKee, who was born in Pennsylvania, June 22, 1802, and while yet young was taken to Kentucky, where she lived eight years, and then came to Fayette Co. Soon after their marriage, while they yet had only one child, they moved to this county in a wagon, and settled on the farm on which part of the family now reside. This was in 1833, and a more inhospitable and dreary place would be hard to find than near the "slough" where they located. By years ot patient toil, in which he was nobly assisted by his ever faithful wife, he succeeded in transforming the dense forest into a beautiful and valuable farm, on which he erected good buildings as fast as he was able. He died Oct. 1, 1858, and his companion is still living on the old homestead, her kind children ministering to every want. Burning with indignation at the insult to his country's flag, William enlisted in Company D, 66th O. V. I, and hastened to the field of action. He was first wounded at Port Republic, and shortly after at Cedar Mountain, but at the ever memorable field of Gettysburg he received a bad face-wound on the last day's fight and was discharged the following December. He now superintends the farm, and is a very prudent business manager and well respected citizen. He has always been a Republican, and cast his first vote for John C. Fremont.

ROBERT J. SHIELDS, farmer; P. O., Belle Centre; is the only son of David and Catharine (McBeth) Shields, who were among the first settlers of Liberty Tp.; his father was a native of Kentucky, and came to this State after he arrived at manhood; he served owned 200: acres of Government land, on which he lived till his death, near 1826; his wife was then married to Henry Fulton,- and they lived in Liberty Tp. till 1851, when they moved to Northwood; they resided there about five years and then moved to Michigan, where she died in 1866. Robert lived under the parental roof till his marriage, December 12, 1842, to Jane, daughter of Joseph and Jane Torrence: she was born May 24, 1824, in Philadelphia, and lived in this township at the time of her marriage; Robert farmed the old homestead till 1853, when he sold it and moved to Adams Co., where he remained thirteen years; he was induced to invest in a store at Belle Centre with J. B. Torrence, and soon after moved to this place to help conduct the business; he was not adapted to mercantile life, and three years after he again commenced farming, which he has since followed; this marriage has been blessed with nine children, five of whom are living - Catherine J., Martha I., Nancy E., Mary R. and Amand L.; the two eldest are married, and the third is a successful school teacher; the two eldest children and the parents belong to the R. P. Church.

HARRISON SPENCER, farmer; P. O., Huntsville; is the fourth child of Thomas and Mary (Roberts) Spencer, and was born Oct. 29, 1826, in Clinton Co.; his parents moved to this county when he was 1 year old, and he was reared to manhood in a pioneer home subject to the privations of all the first settlers; he was fond of the chase, and the country being full of game, his desires were easily gratified, many a deer falling before his trusty rifle; he lived under the parental roof until his marrriage in Jan. 1850, to Ellen Hill, when he commenced doing for himself. He has always been a tiller of the soil, and for many years has been improving the farm on which he now lives, having cleared nearly 70 acres himself; his wife died in Feb. 1866, leaving six children, four of whom are living - John, Franklin, James and Lincoln. In March, 1869, he was married to Nancy Wagner, a native of Clarke Co. By this union two children have been born - Bertie and Clara. His wife belongs to the Disciple Church. He owns nearly 300 acres of land, and has always been a Republican.

WASHINGTON SPENCER, farmer; P. O., New Richland. Among the early pioneers of this county, we take pleasure in naming the Spencer family, who came to this township in 1827, and settled on a farm of heavy forest land, which afterwards developed into a valuable property, under the

Thomas Spencer, the head of the family, had an erratic disposition when a young man, and visited most of the important places of interest in this country; he served in the war of 1812, as also did his father, William Spencer, who was one of the Revolutionary heroes. After the war Thomas settled near Cincinnati for a short time, and was married to Ellen Johnston, who died in Clinton Co., after bearing him eight children; he was then united to Mary Roberts, a native of Adams Co., who accompanied him to this county; he died in 1848, and his wife two years later. Washington was born in Clinton Co., Oct. 21, 1822, and never left the family fireside; at the death of his parents his sister kept house for him, and on Oct. 23, 1856, he was married to Ellen Hazel, daughter of William and Hannah Hazel. She was born Oct. 20, 1835, in this county, to which her father came from Mary- land, when 10 years old, his only relative being a younger brother. Hight children are the fruits of this union, six of whom are living - Allen, Eva, Horatio, John, Mary and Willis. He has been Trustee many years, and is identified with the Democracy. He owns 141 acres of land near Richland, on which he is placing good buildings.

ROBERT B. SIMPSON, farmer; P. O., New Richland; is the eldest son of a family of seven children, and was born May 24, 1824, | in Ross Co., O.; his father, Matthew Simpson, was born in Huntington Co., Penn., and accompanied his parents to Ross Co. while yet in his boyhood; he served as a drum-major in the war of 1812, at which time he was living in Ross Co.; he was married to a lady by the name of Elizabeth Dean, who was born in Pennsylvania; having learned the blacksmith's trade he moved to Fayette Co. and followed that business for six years, when he returned to Ross and engaged in farming; in the fall of 1837 he moved to this county and bought a farm consisting mostly of heavy forest, which yielded slowly but surely to his sturdy blows, in which he was ably assisted by his son Robert; he died Sept. 30, 1859, and was followed by his wife in March, 1871; Robert was married March 13, 1848, to Deborah Thompson; she was born April 8, 1823, in Guernsey Co., and was a daughter of James and Mary (Carothers) Thompson, who moved to this county in 1831; her mother died soon after their arrival,and the children kept house for their father until his death in October. 1869. In 1851 Robert commenced working on the railroad, first as a fireman and then as engineer; he followed this five years, when he relinquished it for farming, which is more congenial to him; by their marriage five children have been born, the youngest dying in infancy; those living are - James H., who is married and living near home; WilliamS., now at Leadville, Col.; Matthew Franklin, who still lives at home, and John L., who lately joined his brother at the West; Robert and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church; he and Frank belong to the Masonic Order, and has been a Republican since the organization of that party. .

raised. in Virginia, where he learned the |. trade of blacksmithing, and was there mar- | ried to Sarah Millhollen. They emigrated | to this State in 1801, settling in Clarke Co., where they soon secured a home of new land, and on.this they lived till death ; making improvements and beautifying their surround-- ings. He served in the army of 1812, having a captain's commission, and paid his whole attention to his farm after coming to this State. He died Jan. 12, 1824, and his wife in 1839. James lived on the old homestead until the death of his mother when he moved to this aa he cleared different farms, but since 1855 has been where he now lives, on which he has cleared more than 50 acres. He was married Aug. 12, 1832, to Jane Sides; she was born Oct. 17, 1813, in Maryland, and died Oct. 2, 1854, leaving seven children - William R., Jeremiah T., Peyton S., Sarah F., Mary A., James M., and Joseph D.; all lived to maturity and married ; Jeremiah and Mary are dead. William, Mary and Joseph have all taught school, the first being now mail agent on the railroad, and James is Postmaster at Bethany, Mo.; Joseph D. graduated at the Ohio Wesleyan University,.and has been a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church six years. He was again married Oct. 2, 1857, to Jane Lewis, who was born in Gallia Co., in 1816; one child has blessed this union - Adelia B.,.now dead. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has been Justice of the Peace fifteen years, and was Assessor when this was in McArthur Tp. He has been a Republican since that party was organized.

THOMAS C. SPEER, carpenter and joiner, Northwood; was born Noy. 13, 1828, in Lawrence Co., Pa.; his father, Thomas Speer, was born in Ireland in 1788, and when he was four years old the family emigrated to North Carolina, where they lived fourteen years, and then came to the county above named; he served in the war of 1812 and was married to Mary Shields, of Westmoreland Co.; he was a farmer by pursuit, and died after a life of usefulness in his 80th year, his companion dying some eight years later in her 86th year. ThomasC. left the parental roof when 18 years of age, and came direct to this township, where he had a brother, and with him learned the carpenter's trade; he has ever since lived in this county, except one summer that he was at his old home, and has worked at his trade all the time except four years that he was interested in a saw-mill; he was married May 28, 1850, to Nancy Wylie, and June 12, 1865, she died

Elizabeth M. and Adella J.; these children. have all attended Geneva College, the eldest having graduated, and was professor of mathematics in that institution last year; Mr. Speer was married to Mary J. Downs, Nov. 13, 1866, and less than two years later she was taken from him by death; March 22, 1870 he secured a companion in the person of Mrs. E. J. Love, a native of Butler Co., Pa.; he owns a pleasant little farm convenient to the village of Northwood, and all are members of the R. P. Church, in which he is ruling Hilder; for twenty-two years he was treasurer of the second Miami Congregation, and has been a delegate to the Synod on two occasions, and five times a delegate to the National Reform 'Convention.

JOHN B. TEMPLE, undertaker and furniture; Belle Centre; is the second of a family of five children, and was born Aug. 8, 1836, in Westmoreland Co., Penn. His parents were natives of that county and lived there tilltheir death. His father's name was Samuel W. Temple, and his mother's maiden name was Nancy Boyd; his father always followed farming, and died there in 1860, and his mother died Aug. 15, 1873. John lived on the farm till 1855, when he came to this State and attended college at Geneva; he was here two years, and then he returned to his native State, but while here he became quite strongly attached to a young lady by the name of Martha B. Jameson. daughter of Cornelius and Phcebe (Davis) Jameson. Oct. 15, 1857, he married her and took her to his Kastern home, where they lived one year, and then returned to Belle Centre, which has since been their home. He taught school for nine years, mostly in Hardin Co.; he has taught in the villages of Rounihead, Dunkirk and Richland. He sold goods one year for Torrence & Shields, and was in the army a short time; on his return he taught school for two years, and then worked at the carpenter's trade till 1877, when he went into his present business with Ulrich Z. Jameson. They have also kept stoves and tinware. In June, 1880, Jameson withdrew, and the business is now conducted by Mr. Temple. By their marriage two children have been born, the eldest died in 1876, and would soon have graduated at Geneva College, where the youngest, Harry W.., is now inattendance. Both are members of the R. P. Church, of which he has been deacon twelve years.

ELIZA. K. TEMPLETON, farmer; P. O., Northwood; was born April 7, 1830, in Rochester, N. Y. Her father, James Keers, was a native of Ireland, and there learned the trade of weaver; he was married to Elizabeth Young, and in 1828 emigrated to this country, and settled at Rochester, where he worked in amill; in 1840 he moved to this county, and bought a farm of new land, on which he lived until 1859, when he traded ptoperty with John Archer, near Bellefontaine; he lived on that one year, and then moved to this township. His wife died April 25, 1858, and he then married Monemia Maxwell, a native of Livingston Co., N. Y.; he died at Northwood, Dec. 4, 1878. Eliza taught school several years in this county, and on May 1, 1862, was married to Samuel Templeton, son of Alexander and Mary A. (Wallace) Templeton. He was born Sept. 20, 1824, in Perry Co. They lived on a farm in Auglaize Co., until his death, on Nov. 7, 1867, and she then returned to this township. She lived in Northwood nine years, and has since been on a farm. She has two children - James A. and Sarah A. She belongs to the Reformed Presbyterian, and he was a member of the Presbyterian denomination.

JOHN J.WRIGHT, restaurant and bakery; Belle Centre; was born Oct. 17, 1844, in Clarke Co., O. His father, John Wright, was born in Massachusetts, and there learned the trade of shipearpenter at which he worked several years after reaching his majority; from there he came to Clarke Co., and settled on a farm and was soon after married to Julia Garfield, of Vermont. At the tender age of eight years John left the parental roof and went to work for a farmer for his board and clothes. He remained with him three years, when his father died and John returned to the home to comfort and contribute to the family support. They soon moved to Belle Centre, and after a residence of three years moved to Kenton.

Being of a patriotic and impulsive nature, John was one of the first to fly to the defense of his country, starting the next day after the President's call for volunteers. He enlisted in Co. D, 4th O., and June 6, 1861, re-enlisted for three years. After serving 18 months he was transferred to Co. A, 4th U.S. Art. and when his time expired again re-enlisted for three years more, in the same company. He was in seventeen regular engagements and nineteen skirmishes, and never rode in an ambulance 'wagon or slept in a hospital during | his entire service. He received his discharge Feb. 8, 1867, at Ft. Washington, Md. and six days. after he was married to Johannah Callagan, a native of Ireland, who had lately emigrated to this country. He immediately returned to Belle Centre, and has since been engaged in business at this place. For seyeral years he kept livery stable, and was proprietor of the Belle Centre hotel, but has lately been engaged in his present business. By his marriage three children have been born - George H., Mary A. and Lily B. He belongs to the order I. O. O. F., and has held township and municipal offices. He has always been a staunch supporter of the Republican party. MOSES D. WILSON, physician ana surgeon; Belle Centre; was born near the forks of Yough, in Alleghany Co., Pa. His parents were natives of that county. His tather's name was Isaac, and his mother's maiden name was Cassandra Devore. He was a farmer by occupation, and lived in that county until 1853, when he moved to Iowa. Moses commenced for himself when 17 years old, and for several years he taught and attended school; was at Alleghany City and Concord one year each, and during the winter of 1850 and 1851 he attended the Jefferson Medical School at Philadelphia; he then practiced in Greene Co. two years, when he went tothe Medica! School at Ann Arbor, and graduated in 1854; he practiced at Northwood over one year, and has since been at Belle Centre, except a short time that he was in the Jefferson General Hospital near Louisville; he was married Jan. 16, 1855, to Lydia C., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Wilkin) Pollock. She died June 22, 1875, leaving three children - Lizzie C., Maggie S. and Jessie O. The eldest is married to William F. Kuhn, Superintendent of Schools

| at De Graff; the second is teaching, and the youngest is attending school at Ann Arbor. Oct. 12, 1876, he was married to Mary E., widow of William McLain, by whom were two children - Bunyan A.and Edgar M. She was born Jan. 4, 1833, in this county. He belongs to the Reformed Presbyterian and she to the Presbyterian Church.

JAMES WOODS, farmer; P. O., New Richland; is the eldest of a family of nine children, and was born in Ireland in 1817; his father, Samuel Woods, was a mason by trade, and was married to a lady named Martha Mathars; in 1834 the family emigrated to the New World and lived one year in Canada, and then came to Rochester, N. Y.; in 1840 they moved to this State and settled in Logan Co., where he died in 1841 and his wife in 1846. James learned the blacksmith's trade in Rochester, and worked in some of the large Western cities, but soon after his father came to this State he relinquished it and has since been a farmer; he was married May 8, 1854, to Eliza J. Young, a native of Palmyra, N. Y., and daughter of John and Eliza J. (Galbreath) Young; twelve children have blessed this union; eleven are living - Samuel, John, James, Andrew, Martha, William, Renwick, Joseph, Matthew, Charles and Martha J.; he owns nearly 150 acres of land, all of which is self-made property; he has been a Republican since that party was organized.

WILLIAM C. WALLACE, farmer; P. O., Belle Centre. Among the first settlers of this township who battled bravely and successfully with the elements of nature, none deserve more favorabie mention than the Wallace family, who moved here in 1830. The family consisted of husband, wife and two children, and the only improvements were a log cabin and a small piece of partly cleared land. William Wallace, the head of the family, was born in Kentucky in 1796, and came to this State in 1814, settling in Fayette Co., where he learned the trade of a wheelwright; he was married in 1826 to Polly Campbell, who was also born in Kentucky in 1803, and came to Fayette Co. during her childhood. He always followed farming after marriage, and at his death, on Dec. 25, 1878, he owned a large and valuable farm, which had been brought to that condition by his own labor and care; his marriage was blessed with six children; the four eldest are yet living - Andrew J:, Joann, William C. and Elizabeth M. All are married and settled convenient to the old homestead, where they can visit their aged mother, who is living with her son William. He was born Aug. 24, 1831, in this township, and has always been engaged on the old farm, except a short time that he was in the service, being in the 1382nd Reg., O. N. G.; he was married March 17, 1876, to Cordelia A., daughter of William and Martha Ritchey. She was born in this county on July 5, 1839. He has always been a Republican, owns over 300 acres of land, including the old homestead, and pays his chief attention to the rearing of cattle and hogs.

ALFRED H. WINDHAM, farmer; P. O., Huntsville; is one of the largest and niost successful farmers in this township ; he was born July 10, 1818, in Montgomery Co., Md. His father, Aquilla Windham, was a native of that State, and was married to Mary Howard. He served in the war of 1812, and made farming his chief occupation through life. While Alfred was vet in his childhood his father died, and he went to live with an aunt ; he soon after learned the blacksmith's trade with his uncle, Leonard Howard, and after serving his apprenticeship he worked in Berkeley Co., Va., where he was married to Nancy Johnson, daughter of Joseph and Betsey (Murphy) Johnsov. They lived there until the commencement of the war, when they moved to this county, and he has ever since been a farmer. He now owns over 600 acres of land, most of which was acquired by his own industry and economy. Their marriage has been blessed with nine children, eight are yet living - Thomas H., James P., Joseph A., Nancy A., Aquilla S., Emma C., Lucety V., and George W.; all are married but three. He has always been a Democrat.

THOMAS YOUNG, saloon; Belle Centre; is the fourth child of Archibald and Nancy (Hoey) Young, who were natives of Ireland, his father coming to this country when 17 years old, and his mother was born on the the passage; his father was a farmer by occupation, and lived in Lancaster Co., Pa., till the death of his wife, when he moved to Cherokee, in this county, where he died in 1864. Thomas was born in Lancaster Co., Dec. 4,

1834, and lived under the parental roof till 15 years of age, when he commenced doing for himself; he worked on a farm one year and then commenced work on a railroad, which he followed for seven years; he soon after came to this State and labored at various occupations till the fall of 1861, when he enlisted in the 13th Regiment O. V. I., and served nearly one year; Shiloh, Corinth and Stone River were among the battles in

Northwood; was born in April, 1825, in County Donegal, Ireland ; her father, William McKinley, was a farmer by occupation, and there married a lady by the name of Frances Maulseed. In 1836, with his family, which then consisted of eleven souls, he emigrated to this country, and settled in Adams Co., O., near Winchester. Never having worked in the timber, and despairing of success in the dense forest, he bought 80 acres of the best improved land he could find. He lived on it until. 1864, when (his sons having embarked for themselves, and not wishing to rent to strangers), he sold it and came to Northwood where he died in 1869, and his wife in November, 1874. Catharine was married Dec. 1, 1854, to James, son of James and Hannah Aikin ; he was born in Ireland, and in 1832, being then 14 years old, came to this country with his parents. They lived in Philadelphia one year and then in Beaver Co., Pa., until 1836, when they came to this township and bought 80 acres of land. James supported his parents until their death, and made all the improvements that are now to be seen on the farm, as it was then a dense forest. He was first married to Maria Irwin, and two children are now living who are the fruits of that union. Mrs. Aikin is the mother of five children - Sarah A., William J., Mary, Fannie J., and David S.; all have attended Geneva College, the eldest graduating in May, 1878.

he was married to Susan Duckson; he went on the railroad again and remained over two years, when he moved to .Belle Centre; he was engineer for six years, watch at Kenton one year, and then went into the grocery trade; he followed that a short time when he went into the. saloon business; _ his wife died Jan. 30, 1871, leaving one child - Robert; April 27, 1872, he was married. to Martha Murphy, who has borne him two children - Odis M. and Munson C.; he is not a strong party man, but is generally Republican.

Mary taught school one term and then was married to Dr. Kennedy, who is now located at Mansfield. Mr. Aikin died July 31, 1873, and he and wife belonged to what they term the original Covenanters.

WILLIAM W. BEATTY, attorney; Huntsville; was born Sept. 12, 1820, in Loudoun UCo., Va.; his father, John H. Beatty, was a native of that state, and served in the war of 1812; he was married to Hlender Sutherland, and worked at the trade of carpenter and joiner through life; in 1833 the family moved to this State and settled permanently in Moorefield, Harrison Co., where they remained until 1844, when they moved to this county; the mother died at Bellefontaine, and the father at this place in 1873, being then in his 86th year. The subject of this sketch received a fair, common school education, and learned the trade with his father and worked at it some time after their removal to this county; however, he commenced the study of law with Allen C. Turner, at Cadiz, before coming here, and did most of the studying after completing his days' labor; he studied eighteen months with the above named gentleman, and after coming here entered the law office of Judge Lawrence, from which he was admitted to the bar; he moved to Belle Centre in 1850 and lived there five years, when he came to this place. Besides his profession he has several times engaged in mercantile speculations, and each

Mary Wi.kins, who 'bore him four sons and and one daughter. The sons were all in the service of their country, and one, David W., of the Ist Ohio, was killed at Mission Ridge; but one of these sons, John H., is living, he being in the mercantile business in Kansas; the daughter Kate is married and lives at Kenton; he was afterwards married to Jane Vansickles, and their union has produced

F.; the daughters are married; the family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. CHRIST B. BRESTLE, merchant; Huntsville; 1s one of the most energetic and _thriving business men in this town, and is, withal, quite a remarkable man. He was born Sept. 16, 1835, in Middletown, Penn., and when scarcely 2 years old the family moved to Tiffin, in this State. His father, John Brestle, was a tanner and currier by trade, and married a lady named Catharine Witz. When 13 vears old Christ took "French leave" of the old home, coming to Urbana and working in an eating house for John Gump. He had been with him about one year when a show

Christ threw up a good position to follow their varying fortunes. Being naturally adapted to this kind of business, he soon took a conspicuous place among the curiosity men, and traveled extensively through this country as well as Mexico and the British Dominions. He took the first curiosity troupe into California, and from there went north over-land to Sitka, returning by vessel to Portland. He came to this place on a hunting trip in the fall of 1873, and liking the place he determined to make it his future home. He kept hotel and livery stable two years, when he quit the former and went into the grocery business; he had less than $20 capital, and from that has grown the large stock he now carries, doing a large and rapidly increasing trade. He was married while in Grass Valley, California, to Zobedia Lu.i, who was born in Russia July 15, 1846, and is said to be the first "Circassian beauty" ever exhibited in this country, having been brought here by Barnum. She is highly educated, and can readily use seven different languages. They have three children living - Lulu, Tena and Christ B.

BURRELL §S. COLLINS, farmer ; P. O., Huntsville ; was born Oct. 27, 1820, in Perry Co., O.; his father, James Collins, was born in Miflin Co., Pa., and when near his maturity came to Perry Co., and was there married to Catharine Mills, of Virginia birth. Hewas a wheelwright and chairmaker by trade, and worked at these until 1833, when he moved to this county and engaged in farming ; he located at Cherokee, part of the town being on the land that once belonged to borne him nine children, and in April 1836 he was married to Mrs. Mary Mahan ; he died in 1849. Burrell lived under the parental roof until his marriage, Oct. 31, 1843, to Margaret Mahan, and has since lived on the farm where he resides at present ; she was born in Franklin Co., and died Noy. 13, 1850, leaving two children - Mary and Isabella ; the first is married to John C. Brown and the other to John M. Graybeal, and both are living in Missouri. Mr. Collins was again married to Eleanor, daughter of David and Margaret (Beatty) Ghormley ; she was born March 15, 1829, in Fayette Co., and came here a short time previous to her marriage. Their union has produced eight children, seven of whom are living - James B., David G., Sarah, Emma, Alma J., John B., Olive A., and Anna E.; the eldest is married and David is attending college at Wooster, O. The parents and five eldest of these children are members of the Presbyterian Church, in which he has served as Elder since 1849. Is now a Republican, and voted first for Henry Clay. j MATTHEW K. COVINGTON, farmer; P. Q., Huntsville; is the only child born to Matthew P. and Mary Covington, and was bornin this county Jan. 7,1850; his grandfather, Henry Covington, was a native of Ireland, and after coming to this country served _ in the war of 1812; he was a Dunkard by faith, and married Anna Kavanaugh. She was born in Kentucky, and accompanied her folks to Champaign Co., in this State, at a very early day, there being only two houses in Cincinnati when they crossed the Ohio river at that point. Some time after their marriage they moved to the vicinity of Lewistown, in this county, and bought a tract of Government land, but after a short residence traded it to Judge Shelby for a farm in Liberty Tp.; on this he died in 1850, and his faithful wife in 1874. Matthew P. was born in 18238, while they were yet in Champaign Co., and remained under the parental roof until his marriage to Mary Stiles, when he settled on a portion of the old homestead. She was born in Athens Co., and is of New England descent. Shortly after their marriage the vigorous young husband was taken from the bosom of his family. Mrs. Covington was afterwards married to William Cooper, and bore him three children. Matthew, the subject of this sketch, commenced for himself when 17 years old, and farmed on the old homestead until the fall of 1879, except one year that he kept livery stable at De Graff; he now owns over 100 acres of land in this township; he was married in October, 1870, to Mary E. Guthrie, and on May 9, 1871, she died; he united his fortunes with those of Catherine Brown April 5, 1878. She was born Aug. 24, 1862, in Union Co.; is a daughter of John and Rebecca (Cooper) Brown; her parents died when she was quite young, and from the time she was 11 years old until marriage she was a hired girl. Their happy union has been blessed with one child - Charles F. He belongs to the Masonic Fraternity and Ancient Order of Workingmen. Has always beena Democrat. THOMAS COOK, Jr., farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born April 7, 1830, in Knox Co., O. His father, Thomas Cook, Sr., was born in Harrison Co., O., in 1801, and always followed farming. He was there married to Jane White, who was born.in Ireland in 1800, and came to this country when 16 years old, her father dying in New York two weeks after their arrival. Thomas Cook lived in Harrison Co. until the year 1825, when with his family he moved to Knox Co., and resided there until the fall of 1833 when he moved to this county and bought 125 acres of land, mostly forest. He was captain of a militia company, and lived but a short time after coming to this county, dying in February, 1838, leaving a family of six children, the eldest of whom was only 14 years old. The widowed mother reared these all to a useful and honorable life, and is now living with her eldest daughter in Iowa. Thomas, Jr., was married Dec. 20, 1849, to Jane, daughter of Peter and Sally (Campbell) Dow. She was born near Bellefontaine April 16, 1830. After marriage they lived on a farm one year and then moved into Bellefontaine where Thomas worked at the carpenter's trade seven years, when he traded his town property for the farm on which he now lives; this he has improved and cleared, until it bears but a slight resemblance to its former appearance. He now owns nearly 250 acres of land, forming a model and productive farm. Their union has produced seven children, five of whom are living - Charles C., Mary L., Nannie J., Thomas J. and Orrin L. D. The eldest daughter is married to James E. Mc- Cracken; Charles E. and Nannie are among the successful school teachers of this country. Mr. Cook has served as Trustee and Assessor and is amember of the Agricultural Society. He has always been a Republican, and cast his first vote for John P. Hale. The whole family belong to the U. P. Church. CHARLES 'W. COOK, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; is the seventh of a family of eight children born to Thomas and Jane Cook, and first saw the light of day Nov. 23, 1833, on the farm on which he now lives. The father departed this life when Charles was only 4 years old, and he was early inured to the toils that beset the paths of pioneer children. His education was meagre, but the deficiency was in part supplied by a complete knowledge of clearing, and the other branches that accompanied that essential art. He was married Nov. 16, 1854, to Martha, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Hosack) Patterson. She was born March 19, 1834, in this township, to which her parents moved in 1830, her father being a native of the Emerald Isle, and marrying the above named lady in Pennsylvania. Charles did not leave the old farm at his marriage; and although he possessed but asingle gold dollar after the ceremony was performed, he soon after bought the old homestead, relying on his own efforts for success. He now owns 100 acres of Jand, on which he has erected large and beautiful buildings, and has one of the neatest and most tasty houses in the township. He was in the service, being in Co. C., 182d 0. V. I. His marriage has been blessed with eight children, six of whom are living - Mary A., Anna M., Thomas H., Ida B., Ira E., Charles K. The second daughter has attended Geneva College, and taught school several terms, with good success. The parents and the four eldest children belong to the U. P. Church, of which Mr. Cook has becn Deacon. He has always been a i-epublican, and cast his first vote for John C. Fremont.

was a native of Kentucky and there married Nancy Pollock; in 1813, when there were only four members in the family, they moved to this county and settled near Lewistown; they lived there only a short time, however, when they moved to Champaign Co. and bought a farm; five years later they again came into this county and bought 240 acres of land in Miami Tp., on which Mr. Cretcher and sons found ample scope for their energies for many years; he died Jan. 28, 1872, and his companion Feb. 19, 1874, having lived together over sixty-one years. Joseph lived under the parental roof until his marriage, March 25, 1858, to Catherine L., daughter of Paul and Mary (Carothers) Huston; she was born June 28, 1836, in this county, to which her parents moved as early as 1829; her father died Aprii 13, 1868,in his 82nd year, and her mother some four years later. Joseph followed farming until 1868, when he moved to De Graff and worked at the harness trade, and afterwards manufactured brick; in 1874 he moved to where he now lives, owning a farm of 100 acres; six children have blessed their marriage, whose names are - William H., Jabez McLaine, Paul Clarence, Homer G., Frank Burton and JosephO.; Mr. Cretcher is a member of the Masonic Fraternity and of the Patrons of Husbandry; both he and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church; he has been a Democrat since the beginning of the war.

M. DUDLEY DITZLER, physician and surgeon; Huntsville; is the fourth of a family of five children, and was born Oct. 12, 1853, in this township. His father, John Y. Ditzler, son of David and Anna M. Ditzler, was born in Adams Co., Pa., March 14, 1815, and reared to the occupation of farming; he studied medicine, however, and graduated from the Jefferson Medical College, and many years after at the Sterling Medical College, at Columbus, O.; on receiving his first diploma he came West, seeking a location, and stopped first at Kenton, and then at Marseilles; he was married April 25, 1843, to Jane Dudley, and soon after came to this place, where he ever after lived; he had alarge practice, and was loved and respected by all with whom he came in contact; he died June 26, 1878. Mr. Dudley clerked in the drug store, which belonged to his father, and there studied medicine; he graduated from the Cincinnati Medical College in June, 1876, and is now practicing his chosen profession; he was married Oct. 11, 1877, to Ida M., daughter of J. H.and Emma Harrod. She was born Oct. 23, 1855, and is now conducting a millinery store at this place. One child has blessed their union, Ida M. He is a stalwart Republican, and cast his first vote for R. B. Hayes. '

_ CHARLES DEAN, farmer; P. O., Huntsville; is the eldest child of Linsy and Nancy (Weaver) Dean, and was born June 12, 1842, on John Warwick's plantation , near Lynchburg, Va. According to his will, all were made free at his death, and in 1849, they were brought to Stokes Tp., this county, and colonized on a large tract of new land which was purchased for them. The Dean family consisted of the father and three children, the * wife and mother having died in Virginia. The father was again married, and is now living at Springfield, O., and works at the carpenter's trade. Charles enlisted in the army and helped make up the quota of Massachusetts, serving in Co. E, 55th Infantry. After the close of the war he returned to this county, and was married Dec. 9, 1865, to Mrs. Sarah Jane Harvey. He has devoted his whole attention to agricultural pursuits, and now owns a home of his own. He has a family of six children - Mary Alice, Ida Rosa, Elrena, Maggie, Harvey and Nancy. Mr. Dean and family belong to the United Presbyterian Church. He has always been a Reublican.

Alleghany City, Penn. His father, Dennis Denny, was born in county Donegal, Ireland, and was there married, and after having been blessed with two children he emigrated, in 1784 to the New World, with the intention of sending for his family, if favorably impressed with the country. His wife soon died, however, and he returned and brought over his two sons. He was here married to Eunice McLaughlin, a native of the Emerald Isle, and in 1814 moved to Warren Co., O., where he lived five years, and then came to Clarke Co., where he died Oct. 29, 1826. The mother and one sister always made their home with John from that time, and he supported them until their death; the mother departing this life Aug. 18, 1844. He bought a farm there on which he lived until 1837, when he came to this county and bought a tract of land, mostly new. He has from time to time added to this, and also bought in other localities. and, without doubt, has the finest house in this part of the county, as well as other valuable and tasty buildings. He was married Jan. 1, 1833, to Lucinda James; she was born Nov. 12, 1810, and died May 24, 1845, having borne six children, only two of whom are living - Dennis, who is married to Sally A. Nichols, and is living on the old homestead; and Sarah, now the wife of William McKinnon. Mr, Denny was married Sept. 18, 1856, to Mrs. Rebecca Robertson. She died April 25, 1859, and he has since been a member of his son's family. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he held the office of Steward for forty years. He isa Republican, and cast his first vote for Henry Clay.

ABRAHAM ELDER, Jr., physician and surgeon ; Huntsville ;is the oldest practicing physician in this p!ace, and has a large and lucrative practice ; he was born April 20, 1821, in Somerset, Perry Co., O.; his father, Abraham Elder, Sr., wag..a native of Lancaster Co., Pa., and was there married to Jane Johnston (he served in the war of 1812), and moved from there to this State, and lived a while in Perry Co., and came here in 1833 ; he lived one year in Bellefontaine and then moved on a farm near Huntsville, where he died in 1845. He had always been a heavy dealer in horses, taking them to Philadelphia, and bringing back goods, which his son sold in Bellefontaine. He was Associate Judge from the time he arrived until his death. Abraham commenced for himself when 21 years old; he and a brother buying a farm which they conducted two years. During this time he was studying under Dr. Main at Richland, and then went into the mercantile

McCandless, with whom he studied until he entered the Starling Medical College; from which he graduated in 1854; he practiced two years at Ridgeway, and since at Huntsville. He was married March 11, 1845, to Mary A. Wallace ; she was born May 13, 1826, in Pennsylvania, and came here when 10 years old ; by this union six children have been born, four of whom are living - Arra, Caroline, Vada, and Wallace. He and wife are consistent members of the United Presbyterian Church. He voted first for Van Buren on the Free Soil ticket, and has since been a Republican.

WILLIAM EDMISTON, dealer in wool, grain and lumber; Huntsville. Among the first settlers of this township, who were obliged to'forego the advantages of an older and more advanced county by emigrating to one comparatively unsettled, was the Edmiston family, which consisted of Robert and Rebecca Edmiston, with their family, and came here from Ross Co. at a very early day, and settled on the farm now owned by D. B. Harrod. One of their children, whose name was also Robert, was born in 1813, in Ross Co., and was yet in his boyhood when he came to this county; he learned the trade of a cooper, and besides working at this, he also conducted a farm; he was united in marriage to Narcissa Herren in 1836. She was born in 1818, in Queen Anne's Co., Md., and came to this county a short time previous to her marriage; in. 1860 she was deprived of her earthly companion by the hand of death, leaving her with a family of five sons and three daughters, all of whom are yet living. The eldest son entered the service from this place, and when his time expired enlisted in the 20th Dlinois, and for meritorious service was promoted to the office of Major; he was at Andersonville sketch, was in the 132nd O. N.G.; he was born April 19, 1845, and was the oldest son at home at the time of his father's death; for several years he conducted the farm, and in 1867 came to Huntsville, where he soon engaged in business for himself; he was in the ae trade at first, and in 1872 went to quite largely in grain and wool, and has lately been doing a good business in lumber; he was married March 10, 1868, to Esther, daughter of James Cassil. Her father was one of the early settlers, and for many years was Justice of the Peace and Postmaster. William's marriage has been blessed with three children, but one of whom is living. Her name is Mabel, and, being of a buoyant and lively disposition, brings sunshine into their home. He is a member of the Masonic Order, and a Republican in politics.

SIDNEY B. FOSTER, merchant; Huntsville; is one of the principal business men of this town, andis well and favorably known throughout the township. He was born in Orange Co., N. Y., Feb. 8, 1826, and in 1828 his father moved to what is now Rochester, where Sidney passed his early life. His father, Forris Deayre Foster, was a native of New Hampshire, and did not come to York State until several years after his marriage. He was a book-keeper, and worked several years in a privting office, and engaged for some time in the drug business. In the latter part of his life he lived with his eldest son at Grand Rapids, Mich., dying there in 1871, being 88 years old. That son was none other than the Hon. Wilder D. Foster, who died during his second term in Congress, having first been elected to fill the unexpired term of Ferry, who was elected to the U. S. Sen- in 1846, came to this State, working in several cities for two years, when he went into the business for himself at Sandusky. From there he came to Fremont, and in 1850 to this place, where he has since lived. He at first followed his special business, but in 1861 commenced dealing in dry goods, and has since added drug and clothing departments. In the meantime he studied law, and was admitted to the bar, but has paid most of his attention to the management of private business. He has held the office of Justice, and is now Mayor of the village. For several years he has been a strong Prohibitionist and an active worker in that cause. He was married in March, 1851, to Mary E. Dix, a native of Medina Co., where she was born Dec. 13,1830. Their union has been blessed with nine children, six of whom are living - Har- -Tiet, Ovy, Fannie, Wilder D., Laura and Sidney; the eldest is married, and the parents and eldest children are members of the Methodist Episcopai Church.

Huntsville; was born Nov. 15, 1826, in what is now Noble, but was then Morgan Co., O.; his parents were natives of Westmoreland Co., Pa., his father's name being James and his mother's maiden name Martha Marshall; his father was of Irish descent and accompanied his parents to this State when near 16 years old, and after helping clear his father's arm, bought one for himself inthe immediate vicinity; he always followed farming, and died there in Sept., 1866, his companion having died fourteen years previous. John lived under the parental roof until his marriage, March 14, 1850, to Mary L., daughter of Robert and Rebecca (Wallace) Barton; She was born in 1827 in Washington Co., Pa., and came to this State when 10 years of age; after his marriage John worked in a sawmill five years, and then in a flouring mill the same length of time, in the latter of which he owned a half interest; he has since been a farmer, and in Sept., 1865, bought the place where he now lives; his marriage has been blessed with eight children - Rice V., Constance L., Ella G., Jennett R., Anna T., | George ©., Arthur and Martha; the eldest graduated at Wooster in 1877, and is now at the Theological Seminary at Alleghany City; he was tutor in the college at Waveland, Indiana, for two years before going to the Seminary; the two older daughters are also teachers; the whole family belong to the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Hunter is a wellrespected and esteemed citizen, and one of the earnest temperance men of the township.

incomplete without the subjoined sketch of the Harrod family, who were undoubtedly the first permanent settlers of McArthur Tp. We shall first notice Thomas Harrod, who was buen Feb. 10, 1760, in the "Old Dominion," and was married Jan. 138, 1785, to Jane Bowen, and the 17th of December of the same ear John was born. Samuel was born Feb. 4, 1788, and June 17th, 1791, the mother died. Mr. Harrod remained unmarried until June 5, 1798, when he was united to Esther Templin, who bore him two children - Jane, born Sept. 24, 1800, and Mary, Feb. 16,1803. He was one of the first pioneers of Ohio, coming to Ross Co. in 1796, and securing a farm in the prairie below Chillicothe. He was a man of worth and influence, and was elected Captain of a military company, and usualiy went by the name of Captain Harrod. May 20, 1803, some hunters discovered his dead body in the field in which he had been working. He had been scalped and tomahawked, and while some blamed the Indians for the heinous act, others doubted their guilt. His younger son Samuel was married March 10, 1811, to Elizabeth Carder; she was born Oct. 16, 1795, in Fayette Co. Mr. Harrod was a private under Gen. McArthur in the war of 1812, and a few years after its close himself and brother, with their families, moved to Champaign Co. Havying purchased 466 acres of military land in this township in 1820, the following year Samuel and family moved thither, and the brother came six months later, being accompanied by his two sisters. They all lived in the same house at first, but their families becoming larger and rather too numerous for one pioneer home, they divided the farm in 1832, and each went to himself. Samuel! died May 5, 1852, and his loving companion Nov. 17, 1859. Both of these pioneers were highly esteemed and respected, and left an interesting family of children - Nancy, born Jan. 4, 1812, who married H. Sutherland; Rachel, born Dee. 25, 1814, and died when young; Jane, born June 21, 1817, and married to A. Patrick; Mary A., born June 21, 1822, and | who married John Piatt; Sanford, born April 18, 1824; Phebe A., born Dec. 27, 1827; John H., born Feb. 16, 1832, and James S., born Sept.-21, 1834. Only two of this family are living - Sanford and John H. Rachel was buried at Bloomingsburg; Phebe A. at

Covington, Ind., and the ashes of the other four repose in the old " Harrod Cemetery." The subject of this sketch taught school in the winter of 1850 in what is now termed the old Dutch College, and the following year in the Harrod school. He clerked most of the time from that until 1856, when he began business on his own account. He was Railroad Agent at Huntsville, and at the same time was engaged in the mercantile and grain » business, and was Postmaster under Lincoln's administration. He was Captain of Co. C., 132d O. N. G., and in 1864 was appointed Railroad Agent at Kenton, where he remained seven years, during which he was Express Agent most of the time. and then filled the same position for three years in Illinois. He returned to Huntsville, and is now Postmaster. _He was married Feb. 13, 1855, to Emily M. Lewis, daughter of Dr. Lewis, deceased. She has borne him three children - Ida M., married to Dr. Ditzler; Willis K., who has been on the railroad in the far West for six years, and a son deceased. He has always: been an energetic business man, and is Reoublican in politics.

DAVID). BH HARROD. farmereriOr Huntsville ; is one of the much respected citizens of this township, in which he was born Nov. 5, 1831; he is a son of John and Phebe (Carder) Harrod, and was married Feb. 19, 1855, to Sarah E. Lewis; she was born in what is now Wyandotte Co., Nov. 1, 1831, and is a daughter of John and S acy (Sweet) Lewis; her father was a native of Virginia, and a blacksmith by trade. In 1820, at which time he was residing at Springfield, O., he was appointed smith for the Indian 'ribes at Upper Sandusky; accepting the position, he moved there with his wife and only child, and was the second white man that came to the place to live. He remained in the Government employ for twelve years, and then relinquished the trade and settled on a farm near by, which commands a view of the spot made memorable by the burning of Col. Crawford. He died Oct. 28, 1841, and then the family moved to this county. After his marriage Mr. Harrod continued to live on the old homestead until October 1869, when himself and brother dissolved partnership, in part, and he came to where he now lives, although they still conduct much of their business jointly. | By his marriage he has four children - Frank W., Stelia, Guy, and Jay. Mr. Harrod belongs to the Patrons of Husbandry and considers their principles to be for the improvement of the condition and elevation of the farm; he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church when young', and has always been a consistent member as well as an ardent supporter of the Sabbath Schools, which he attends closely and is one of the teachers, most of the time; his wife and daughter are also members of the same church. He served in the 132nd, O. N..G.; has always been identified with the Republican party.

RANDOLPH HAMPTON, farmer; P. O., Huntsville; is the only surviving member of a family of seven children, and was born April 15, 1840, on John Warwick's plantation, near Lynchburg, Va. His father, Lot Hampton, was born in Rockbridge Co., now West Virginia, and when only 11 years old was sold from his family to John Warwick, on whose plantation he lived and labored until the master's death, when he received his liberty. This occurred in 1849, and the next year he became a member of the colony in Stokes Tp.; he was married in Virginia to Clara Harvey, and since her death, ian July, 1878, he has lived with his only son - ' Uncle Lot," as he is commonly called; he worked at the blacksmith's trade in Virginia, but has been a farmer since he came here. Randolph served as Corporal in Company E., 55th Mass. V. I., and was wounded at James Island, near Charleston, S. C.; he returned near the close of the war, and was married Oct. 25, 1866, to Catherine Payne. She was born Feb. 19, 1845, in this county, and has borne him three children - named Ella M., Walter Bunyan and Clara Leota. Mr. Hampton and wife are members of the Baptist Church. He has always been a Republican.

DAVID HARTZLER, farmer; P. O., Huntsville; one of the most intelligent and respected citizens of this township, is surrounded by many friends; he was born Aug. 4, 1816, in Mifflin Co., Penn., the youngest of a family of ten children born to David and Mary (Yoder) Hartzler; his parents were natives of Berks Co., but came to Mifflin soon after their union, and resided there till their death, the father dying in 1856, and the mother June 25, the following year. David commenced for himself, when of age, and has always been a farmer; he came to Fairfield Co., this State, in 1841, and Dec. 2, the same year, was married to Barbara, daughter of Jacob and Nancy Yoder; she was born May 22, 1822, in Huntington Co., Penn. Mr. Hartzler lived in Fairfield Co. until the fall of 1853, when he moved to Noble Co., Ind., and there developed a farm, and after residing there twenty-one years he moved to where he now lives; he owns a farm of 160 acres of Jand, and is quite pleasantly situated; his union has been blessed with eleven children, eight of whom are living. They are Joseph, Mary, Jacob, David, Jonathan, Christian, Nancy and Menno. All are married but two. Mr. Hartzler has been a minister in the Mennonite Church since 1848. His whole family are members of that denomination, and his son Jonathan is a minister. Mr. Hartzler cast his first vote for Harrison, and is now a Republican.

JOHN HARROD, farmer; P. O., Huntsville; is one of the popular and intelligent farmers of this township, in which he was born April 8, 1825. His father, John Harrod, Sr., was born Dec. 17, 1785, in Virginia, and was a son of Capt. Thos. Harrod, of whom appropriate mention will be giveneisewhere. He was married to Phebe Carder, who was born in Virginia. Her father served in the Revolution with credit, and while Phebe was yet in her childhood he emigrated to Kentucky, where he lived a few years and then came to this State, living successively in Ross and Fayette counties, in the latter of which she was when married. He served with credit in the war of 1812, being an officer, and his history is substantially the same as that of his brother Samuel, which is given in this work. He was kind and hospitable to the needy and deserving pioneers who came here in more indigent circumstances than himself. He died Oct. 14, 1840, and his amiable and exemplary wife March 24, 1874. The subject of this sketch was married in 1859 to Sally Johnston, a native of Pennsylvania. She died in March, 1865, leaving two children - Carrie J. and Ralph L. Mr. Harrod was married in Nowas born in Clarke Co.,O. This union has been blessed with two children - Mamie HE. and Addie M. He served in the 132nd 0. N.

G. during the late Rebellion. He is a member of the Masonic order, and Patrons of Husbandry, in which he is warmly interested. Mr. Harrod has an interesting family, and is devoted to his home interests. His integrity and judgment may be estimated from the fact that he has been Trustee of the Township most of the time since he arrived at legal age. He is a Republican, and stands high in his party, and cast his first vote for Gen. Taylor.

JAMES E. JUMP, harness and saddlery; Huntsville; was born May 2, 1819, in Queen Anne's Co., Md., but lived most of the time in the county of Kent. His father, Samuel Jump, was a native of that State, and was a native of that State, and was there married to Kesiah Busick; he served in the war of 1812, and died in 1828, having always been a tiller of the soil. The mother was left at the head of a family of six children, of whom James E. was youngest but one; she was married to David Herren, and several years later they came to this county and settled near Huntsville, where she died in September, 1853, having borne him two children. James came here in 1838, and, after a residence of two years, he returned to his native State; he came back, however, in the spring of 1841 and commenced working at the harness trade, which he has since followed, in this township, with good success; he was married Oct. 30, 1844, to E. S. Wright. She was born April 22, 1822, in Fauquier Co., Va., and caine here in the fall of 1837, living till mar-

'riage near East Liberty. Two children have blessed this union - Columbia and Mary E. The eldest married Rev. J. W. Rusk, and after a few years of happiness, both died, leaving a young child to the care of her parents. The younger became the wife of Joseph Graham. Both of these daughters attended the Seminary at Delaware, O. He has been Treasurer of the Corporation, and also member of the School Board.

JOHN N. KERR, physician and surgeon; Huntsville; is one of the rising professional men of this township, and during his brief residence here has built up a good and growing practice; he was born in Harrison Co., O., Sept. 3, 1852; his father, John C. Kerr, is a native of that county, and owns the saw, flour and woolen mills at Unionvale, a village near Cadiz; he also owns a farm, which he superintends along with the other business; he has been Representative to the Legislature two terms, but now devotes his whole attention to his private affairs; he was married in early life to Mary Henderson, who bore him three children, and after her death he was united to Sarah Newell, a native of Washington Co., Pa.; by their union eight children were born, the subject of this sketch being the second son living; his mother died Sept. 5, 1862, and when he arrived at the proper age he attended college, first at the | Hopedale Normal School, and then at Athens. He was Superintendent of the schools at Harrisville, O., one year. He studied medicine with Dr. Beadle, of Cadiz, and from there went to the Starling Medical College, where he completed the course in March, 1877, standing high in all his classes and receiving one of the prizes. Before graduating he practiced one summer at Midway, Pa., but came to Harper immediately after receiving his diploma, and in January, 1878, to this place; he was married Nov. 3, 1879, to Emma H., daughter of Samuel and Margaret (McCracken) Hover; she was born Aug. 14, 1854, in this township; both are members of the Presbyterian Church, to which he has belonged since he was 11 years old. 'He is a Republican, and cast his first vote for R. B. Hayes.

ALEX. C. MILLER, farmer; P. O.,, Huntsville ; is the eldest child born to David and Esther (Cassell) Miller; he was born Jan. 7, 1832, in Washington Co., Pa.; his father was a native of that State, and there learned the blacksmith's trade, but failing health induced him to take a sea voyage and he was soon engaged as a sailor; he followed the sea for several years, and when he quit was one of the officers. He was married Feb. 2, 1831, and in 1834 moved to this county and bought a farm of partly improved land on which he lived until his death Oct. 7, 1852, and his wife July 28, 1868. Alexander went to Jowa in 1857, and was soon engaged in the saw-mill business and returned to this State in 1861, on business of a private character. While here he enlisted in Company A, 2nd. O. V.I., and served for three years ; he was wounded at the battle of Hoover's Gap, and from that time was in the invalid corps. He farmed until 1869, when he became interested in a saw-mill and followed that business until quite recently, when he rented it and moved to his farm. He was married Aug. 31, 1870, to Nancy M., daughter of Thomas and Naomi Alexander ; she was born in Carroll Co., and was living in Hardin Co. at the time of her marriage. Their eldest child died, and those living are - Naomi Ann, and Laura Edith. Mr. Miller and wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican, and cast his first ballot for John C. Fremont.

HENRY MERCHANTELL, farmer; P. O., Huntsville; is the only son of a family of six children, who were reared to maturity; he was born Dec. 14, 1834, in Hesse-Cassel, Germany. His father, Dietrich Merchantell, was.a mitlér and millright by trade, and his father owned a fine mill property which was eonfiseated and destroyed during the " Seven }| ¥ears' War." Henry was apprenticed toa shoe- | maker when 14 years of age, and served him ; three years, and after working for another party nearly two years, induced his parents to | let him come to America, as he wished to | escape service in the regular army. He landed at New Orleansin December, 1853, with only $3 in his pocket, and as soon as possible returned the price of his passage to his parents, who had paid it forhim. The following March he came to Cincinnati, and stayed there only six months, when he came to Greene Co., and lived there until 1865, when he moved to where he now resides. He worked at his trade in Greene Co., and did a very good and successful business, keeping as high as eight hands during the busy season. He worked at it, also, after coming to the farm, but has paid most of his attention to the improvement and cultivation.of his land. It was a dreary and desolate looking place, and many predicted that the "Dutchman would starve to death." And although he knew nothing about farming, he paid strict attention to his business, and has now one of the inost valuable and interesting homes in the township. He was married Sept. 11, 1856, to Martena, daughter of Samuel and Emily Thatcher. She was born Oct. 17, 1838, in Greene Co. They have two children living - Emily M. and Lucy J. He is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for many years has been well connected with the Sabbath

School as Teacher and Superintendent. He has been unfortunate in his family relations, and a man of less will power would have broken down financially as well as morally. But he has been remarkably successful, and is now wealthy. He has always been a Republican.

EBENEZER MILROY, farmer; P. O., Northwood; was born July 9, 1822, in Livingston Co., N. Y.; his father, James Milroy, was born in Scotland, and bred to the occupation of farming; he was married to Mary McJerrow, and about the year 1819 emigrated to this country with his family, which then consisted of five members, and settled in the above named county. The country was quite new, and they endured many privations, which mere incident to early settlers in that country. Ebenezer remained under the pa- started West for the purpose of securing himself a home; he traveled by water to Milwaukee, and after rambling through parts of Wisconsin and Illinois, he returned to this a brother who had come here several years previously; receiving intelligence of his father's sickness, and desiring to reach home as soon as possible, he bought a horse and made the trip on horseback, but did not arrive until after his father's burial; Sept. 28, 1848, he was married to Mary A., daughter of David and Mary A. (Ross) Morrow; she was born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., Sept. 20, 1846. After marriage they united with the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and then set out for Wisconsin to establish 'their own home. After years of patient labor and industry they accumulated a handsome property, but wishing to be more convenient to a church and school, they moved to this township, in June, 1876, and bought a farm convenient to both. Mrs. Milroy died March 2, 1877, having borne six children, the four eldest dying in 1864, all within six weeks. Those living are Ebenezer and Mary Agnes, named for their parents. Mr. Milroy has already made a vast improvement on his farm, haying built a beautiful and commodious house, besides other buildings of a convenient and tasty character, and now surrounded by his family of interesting children, he can look forward to a happy future.

WILLIAM McKINNON, farmer; P. O., Huntsville; is one of the most prosperous and well-known farmers in the township, and a descendant of one of the early settlers of the State. His grandfather, Daniel McKinnon, was a native of Pennsylvania, and was there married to Nancy Harrison, a cousin of Gen. Harrison. Mr. McKinnon was a close connection of Col. Crawford's, and moved to Kentucky, where he lived a short time, and then came to what is now Clarke Co., when there were only two houses, where now is Springfield, O.; he settled on Buck's Creek, and served as Sheriff, when his territory embraced several of our present prosperous counties. His eldest son, William H. McKinnon, was there married to Kittie Foley, a native of Rockingham Co., Va., and who was brought to that county when in her childhood. William served in the war of 1812, was an officer, and helped build several block-houses in the present limits of Logan Co.; he moved here in 1839, and was ever after a resident of the county; he served as Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and was also Justice of the Peace, an office he had held in Clarke Co. for twenty-four years; he died in 1861, his wife having died in 1855. Their son, who is the subject of this sketch, was born Jan. 16, 1829, and has done for himself since his majority; asa farmer and stock dealer he has been uniformly successful, and now owns over 500 acres of land, although he has decreased his real estate nearly one-half during the last few years; he was married March 13, 1856, to Sarah, daughter of John Denny. She was born Dec. 19, 1837, and has been a wise and efficient helpmeet to him. Their union has been blessed with eight children, six of whom are living- - John D., Lucinda, Dennis, Fannie, | Willie G. and Carrie. The eldest three have attended college at Delaware, O. The pa rents and three children are members of the MethodistEpiscopal Church, and the eldest son is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. McKinnon is identified with the Republican

JOHNSON MORRIS, farmer; P. O., Huntsville; is one of the prominent farmers of this township, and comes of a highly respected family. His grandfather, Joseph Morris, was born in Maryland, and although raised to farming pursuits, when yet young commenced preaching in the Old School Baptist denomination, which he followed through life, but did not relinquish farming. He was married in New Jersey to Levina Drake, and came to Kentucky soon after, where he lived many years, and then came to Clarke Co., O., and entered a piece of Government land, on which he lived until his death, having reared a family of fourteen children, One of. these, James, was there married to Martha Henry, who was born in Kentucky, and came to that | county the same year as the Morris family. He always devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits, and died there April 11, 1846; his companion, who yet survives him, lives on the old homestead. They were blessed with eleven children, the eldest of whom is the subject of this sketch, and was born Jan. 12, At his father's death he became. the chief supporter of the family, and did nothing for himself until his marriage, Feb. 3, 1851, to Rebecca, daughter of Jesse and Polly (Morris) Dalrymple. She was born Sept. 11, 1827, and two years after their marriage they moved to this county and bought a farm in Washington Tp., on which they lived until October, 1871, when they moved to their present home. Their union has produced four children - Martha E., James E., Mary Minerva and Allie B. The eldest is married to J. B. Collins." Mr. Morris owns over 300 acres of land. He is a member of the Agricultural Society, and is now serving his fifth year as Trustee. He served in Co. C., 132d O. N. G., and is identified with the Republican party, having cast his first vote for Gen. Taylor.

S. KENTON MILLER, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; is a son of James and Jane (Harrod) Miller, and was born April 16, 1835, in this county. He isa self-made man, and now owns over 200 acres of land, obtained by his own industry and good management; he ran a threshing machine for many years, and has dealt quite largely in stock, although he was never a shipper; has always been connected with farming, and, in 1862, he and a brother-in-law rented the James Stewart farm for three years, which proved a paying venture. He was married April 24, 1866, to Sarah E., daughter of Elias Shawver. She was born June 15, 1846, in this county. They have been blessed with four children, three

He has always been a Democrat, and voted first for James Buchanan. Mr. Miller has a pleasant home and a fine farm on which he has erected commodious and convenient buildings.

an early day and settled in Champaign Co.; he was married, however, in. this township, to Jane Harrod. This was the first marrige in this township, and he took his wife back to Champaign Co., where they lived for several years, and about 1835 he moved to this county, which was ever after his home. He years later, and then bought a tract of new land in the northern part of Harrison Tp., on which he died in May, 1879; his wife died in 1838, and he was then married to Mrs. Amelia Thompson, who survives him. Robert commenced working out when quite young, and by the time he was of age had secured a team, and then commenced farming and running a threshing-machine, the latter of which he dropped some five years ago; he besides Western property, the result of his industry and economy; he was married March 1, 1855, to Martha Ann, daughter of James and Dorothy (Tillis) McPherson; she was born July 3, 1834, in this county, and has borne six children, five of whom are liy- of the Patrons of Husbandry, and is identified with the Democratic party, having cast his first ballot for Franklin Pierce. Mrs. Miller have a pleasant home, which is surrounded with many attractions, and their acquaintance and friendship, as well as that of their children, is cherished by a large number.

WILLIAM. McCLEARY, farmer; P. O., Huntsville ; was born Oct. 26, 1821, in Perry Co., O., and is the youngest son of a family of seven children; his father bore the same name, and was a native of Chester Co., Penn., where he was married to Mary Steele. He was a farmer by occupation, and went to the defense of Baltimore in 1812; he moved to Perry Co., this State in 1814, and bought a tract of new land on which he lived until his death, July 138, 1828, having improved it as fast as possible. Two of the children died about the same time, and the mother cared for the others until the sons were able to conduct the farm. In the spring of 1852 William came to this county and bought the farm on which he now lives, and in the following September he and his mother moved to it. He was married Noy. 4, 1852, to Mary J. Arthur; she was born in Jefferson Co., July 12, 1833, and has helped to render their home attract- | ive and valuable; his mother died at their _ house May 8, 1868. Mr. McCleary is Deacon ' in the United Presbyterian Church, of which both he and his wife are consistent members. He cast his first vote for James K. Polk, but has ever since been united to the opposite arty.

LANFORD PRATER, physician and sur- | geon; Huntsville; was born Aug. 1, 1840, in this county, and is a descendant of one of the early settlers; his grandfather, Newman | Prater, was born in Virginia in 1745, and was | there married to Nancy Robinson; he-was a farmer by occupation, and although an old man, served in the war of 1812, receiving injuries from which he died; the family, which then consisted of wife and six children, soon after started for this State, moving all the way on pack-horses, and four of them were obliged to walk the whole distance; they settled permanently in this county and the sons went to work for different parties, in order to support the family; John, the youngest but one, was born Jan. 1, 1800, and has always | been a tiller of the soil; he was married to | Mary Pope, who was a native of North Carolina, and came to this State the same year as | the Prater family, and lived five years in Highland Co. before coming here; he retired from the farm in 1876 and has since lived with his son, losing his earthly partner Feb. 4, 1880. Lanford taught school several terms in different parts of the county and served with credit in the war, being in different regiments, and having four discharges in his possession; he graduated at the Indiana

Medical College in 1871, and practiced in Grant Co., that State, until October, 1879, when he located at this place; he was married March 5, 1863, to Isabel, daughter of Joseph and Eliza Watson; she was born Dec. 18, 1844, in Tyrone, Ireland, and emigrated to this country when 8 years old; by their union six children have been born - Charles, Harriet, Charlotte, Eliza J., Mintia and Lanford; the family belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church; he is a member of the I. O. O. F., and has always been a Republican.

SIDNEY A. PRATT, druggist; Huntsville; was born March 14, 1837, in Sheffield, Mass. His father, Martin Pratt, was a native of the above State, and was married to Harriet Beach, a native of Connecticut. He was the owner of large woolen mills, and devoted himself exclusively to that business. When Sidney was six years old the family moved to Litchfield, Conn. and in 1847 the father died leaving a family of 11 children, of whom Sidney was the seventh. From that time he has done for himself, and for several years was employed at farm labor. He worked at the carpenter's trade for three years, and then entered Colt's Armory, where he was employed at the commencement of the war. Being of a patriotic disposition, he left a paying position and entered the service. He enlisted in Co. E, 20th Reg., and served three years, passing through all the various hardships endured by that regiraent. When discharged he went to Lewistown, Pa., and remained there one year, and then came to West Liberty in this county. He was during this time engaged in the notion trade, being most of the time on the road. But in October, 1878, he came to Huntsville, where he has since been engaged in the drug business. He was married in January, 1865, to Melinda, daughter of John and Agnes Miller. She was born in June, 1835, in Wayre Co., O., and was living in West Liberty at the time of her marriage, where her father was engaged in the notion business. Two children have blessed this union - Mary I. B. and Harry M. The daughter is married to William J. Still, and resides in Franklin Co. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, I. O. O. F., and Independent Order of Red Men.

a century ago; he was born May 18, 1810, near Belfast, Ireland. His father, Abraham Patterson, kept store until the breaking out of the Irish Rebellion, in which he served as Captain; he was married to Martha Gourley, who bore him nine children, and in 1818, with his entire family, emigrated to the New World, settling in Mercer Co., Pa., where they lived until 1830, when he moved to this township; he and two sons bought 500 acres of was an ardent believer in the doctrines of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and the first one of that denomination in this community; he helped build the first church, and attended Church Synod at Pittsburgh on horseback; he died in 1855, aged 89 years, his wife having died three years previous, aged 80 years. David cleared his father's farm, doing most of it himseif; he would often go five miles to raisings and log-rollings, and often went thirty days during one spring; he has never left the old homestead, but brought his wife there when married, Jan. 9, 1837, to Jane, daughter of John and Betsey Wylie. She was born April 5, 1810, in Beaver Co., Pa., and came to this county in 1834. Their union was blessed with three children, one of whom is living. Believing in the abolition of slavery, he helped many of them on their way to the North, once going as far as Sandusky; he lost his earthly companion Nov. 5, 1874, and now lives with his son, A. Gourley, who serve'i a short time in Company C, 132nd O. V. 1, and married Sarah EH. Gray, who has borne hiin six children. They are members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, to which Mr. Patterson has contributed financially as well as spiritually; he owns nearly 300 acres of land, which has changed from a dense forest to a valuable and beautiful property through his industry.