Montgomery Township (part 2 of 5)

GEORGE D DELAUDER was born near Middletown, Frederick Co., Md., June 24, 1849, and is the son uf George A. and Mahala S. (Boyer) Delauder. Until seventeen years of age he lived on a farm; he then bogan to learn the carriage and. wagon making trade, working the first three years for $125, and clothing himself. At the expiration of this time, he began working at his trade as a journeyman, and, December. 1870, he was married to Miss Minerva Bowersox, also a native of Maryland. In the spring of 1872, he, with his family of wife and infant, started for the West, having bought tickets at Baltimore. Md., for Junction City, Kansas, where he contemplated locating, but on their reaching Cincinnati, his wife preferring to remain there, he finally abandoned the Kansas scheme and decided to locate. He soon met Mr. G. W. Lutz, who proved himself to be a good friend and brother Odd Fellow, through his assistance, he obtained work at his trade in Fort Seneca. Seneca County, where he remained five months. About this time Mr. Lutz made a visit to La Rue, and while there found the citizens very much in want of a carriage and wagon maker. He immediately on his return sent for Mr. Delauder, and informed him of what he had learned at La Rue, and advised him to locate there. Acting upon his suggestions, Mr. D. soon visited La Rue, and finding that the prospects for his business at that point were favorable, he soon after, September 1, 1872, moved there with his family. He first secured a small frame building for his shop. It stood just back of the present post office on the alley, and had formerly been used as a stable. The following year he moved his place of business to the ground now occupied by his shops. In the fall of 1873, he built a new blacksmith shop on these grounds, which was destroyed in 1874 by tire, causing a loss to him of over $600. This was a severe blow, as his means were limited at the start, and this took the large part of the savings of two years. He soon recovered from this reverse; his business proved successful, and from year to year increased so that it is now one of the most important business interests of La Rue. He manufactures on an average fifty buggies and wagons per annum, and gives employment to eight men the year round; the business amounts to about $1 0, - 000 per annum, including the repair work. The carriage works now occupy three buildings; the wood, paint and trimming shop is a two-story frame 24x65 feet; a blacksmith shop 40x20 feet, and a new two-story frame building is just being finished, 20x48 feet, for a repository and finishing room. On a lot adjoining is the residence of Mr. Delauder, which, with the shop buildings, are all the property of Mr. Delauder, and were built by him, as was also another private residence in La Rue, which he has since soid to his trimmer. Mr. D. also owns fifty acres of land in Hardin County. His business was established ten years ago, on a capital of less than $200. He is in politics a Democrat; has served on the Village Board of Councilmen two years, and he is a member of La Rue Lodge, No. 463, F. & A. M., and of Day Lodge, No. 328, I. O. O. F. , of which he is Past Grand, and a patriarchal member of Richwood Encampment. Mr. and Mrs. Delauder have had a family of three children - Carrie May, born September 17, 1871, and died September 10, 1873; George W., born June 6, 1873, and Mamie Alice born Mav 12, 1879.

ANTHONY O. FLAHERTY was born December 20. 1820, the son of Hugh and Alice (O'Donnell) Flaherty, all natives of the Emerald Isle. April 15, 1844, he married Sallie Gallagher, and Hugh and Alice were born prior to their embarkation for America, which took place in 1847. After coming here, they increased their family with Dominick, Celia, Anthony. Mary, Ellen and Patsy. His parents followed in 1860, settling in La Rue. The mother was born about 1798, and she died in 1868. The father was born in 1791, passed away in 1875, aged eighty -four years. Sallie Flaherty, died in 1867, aged forty-three years. Mr. Flaherty married again May 13, 1870, Clara (Longshore) Lewis, daughter of Stephen and Sarah (Mulligan) Lewis, the former of English, and the latter of Irish lineage, but natives of

Maryland and Pennsylvania, respectively. Upon arriving in this country, our subject found labor upon the Michigan Central Railroad for two years; he then settled at Galion, Ohio, building one mile of the C, C, C. & I. Railroad. He came to Marion in 1851, engaging as foreman with Wilson. Smith & Epler, in the construction of the B. & I. Railroad. He moved to La Rue in 1861, and established himself as dealer in groceries and provisions. He made a success at this business, buying a 120 acre farm in 1863, where he moved in 1870. By his industry and economy, he owns property, which he values at present at $9,000. He is a Democrat, and a member of the Catholic Church.

JOHN L. FREDERICK, son of Henry and Ann (Metz) Frederick, is a native of Montgomery Township, born December 21, 1841. He acquired a good education, finishing at the Delaware College, which he attended one term. He was appointed Postmaster of La Rue, holding that position five years, when he resigned. He then engaged for two years with Frederick Firstenberger as clerk; thereupon he established himself in the hardware trade, at La Rue, continuing for ten months, when he was burned out, losing $650 for himself and $2,000 for the Insurance Company. He then returned to his former employer three years, subsequently with C. Gracely & Bro. two years, one year with W. J. Knapp, and August 23, 1879, he hired to Seffner Bros., with whom he continues. He has been elected Clerk of the township five years, and that of the corporation of La Rue six years.

EVAN GILLESPIE was born in Gallia County September 6, 1815. the son of Robert and Sarah (Rice) Gillespie, of Welsh and Irish ancestry, and natives of Virginia and Kentucky respectively. They came to Ohio, and were married near Gallipolis October 2, 1814. They resided in Gallia County, Ohio, until 1835, when they moved to Montgomery Township, when only nineteen votes were polled, entering eighty acres of land, obtaining thereupon a patent from President Van Buren. They reared a family of eight children, four living - Evan, Noah, Eleanor (of Illinois) and Lucinda (of Iowa). The names of the deceased are Matilda, Isabella, Mahala and Margaret. The father died July i.7, 1860, and the mother in February 11, 1877. Our subject having obtained a limited schooling, remained with his parents until he attained his majority, when he returned to his native county, engaging for one year upon a blast furnace. He then spent Lhree years upon fhe Miami Canal for $1 per day. June 19, 1845, he married Cathe rine Drake, daughter of Joseph and Dortha (Albertson) Drake, natives of Pennsylvania and New Jersey severally. They came to Marion Township, in 1822; he died August 19, 1850, and she May 19, 1883. Our subject and wife have had ten children, seven of whom are living - John Q., Joseph D., Charles F. , Mary E. , Maggie, Eva G. and Mirty. The names of the deceased are - William H. S., Dolly and Delhne. Mr. G. commenced life with a small competence, but his labors have been attended with success. He is the owner of 350 acres of valuable land, and is worth $40,000. He is a prominent citizen, and respectably known. He belongs to the Republican party, the I. O. O. F., and with his wife to the Free- Will Baptist Church, of which he is a liberal supporter.

CHRISTIAN GRACELY, proprietor of a hardware, tinware and agricultural implement establishment at La Rue, Ohio, was born September 1, 1844, and is a native of Richland Township. He is the son of Jacob ami Sophia Gracely, natives of Germany. His father came to America about 1830, and married soon afterward. The common schools have given our subject his education. When aged fifteen, he embarked upon life for him self, farming one year, and then blacksinithing eleven years. February 6, 1872, he entered the building he now occupies, starting the first hardware store in La Rue. He has a large and commodious store, and carries a full line of goods, amounting in stock to $4,000. He also owns 150 acres of land in Iowa. May 8, 1865, he married Hannah A. Schrote, daughter of Jacob and Christie A. (Young) Schrote. The name of their only child was Mary B. She died (1868), aged seven months and ten days. Mr. Gracely has greatly prospered in business. Is respectably known throughout the county, and himself and wife are members of the M. E. Church. In politics, he believes in prohibition of the liquor traffic.

PERRY HARDER. Porry Harder was bo n in Berks County, Penn., March 19, 1818, the son of Thomas Harder, born August 7, 1786, and Hannah Harder, born October 26, 1788. They were of German and Welsh ancestry. This family is remarkable for its longevity, grandfather Peter attaining one hundred and ten years, and the grandmother one hundred years. Thomas Harder moved to Ohio in 1823, stopping in Fairfield Couuty three years; then going to Delaware County two years; then to Hardin County, entering eighty-six acres; but returned to Delaware County, where he died March 1 9, 1853, his wife surviving him u til February 16, 1876. Our subject, having obtained from the public schools a fair education, married, in December, 1843, Mary E. Kelley, daughter of Benjamin and Martha (Snoddy) Kelley, of Irish extraction. Two children have blessed this union - Sylvester P., born May 11, 1857, and an infant son (deceased). This wife died May 29, 1857. He married again, November 25, 1861, Hannah M. Whitcomb, born October 6, 1835, and a. daughter of Harlow and Maria (Parks) Whit comb. The former was a native of Canada, and the latter of New York. This marriage has resulted in the birth of three children - Alice J., born April 8, 1863; Cora E., June 19, 1869, and Sidney E., January 24, 1865. Mr. Harder commenced life a poor boy; but by vigorous efforts has a farm to-day of 118 acres. He commands the respect of his neighbors, and is a strong Republican.

JAMES HARPER. James Harper was born in Delaw are County, N. Y.. January 15, 1804. He is a son of Archibald and Sarah (Reynolds) Harper, who came to Ohio, settling in Ashtabula County in 1811. His father was a volunteer in the war of Independence, and he had four sons in the war of 1812 - John T. being wounded at the battle of New Orleans. They moved to Lorain County, Ohio, in 1819, and were the parents of twelve children - James the only known living one. Mr. Harper died in 1826, and his wife in 1831, both at the age of sixty-two years. Our subject was married March 2, 1827, in Lorain County, to Hannah Blakeslee, a daughter of James and Sarah (Hickcox) Blakeslee, of English ancestry, and natives of New Haven, Conn. They moved to Ohio in 1818, with a family of six children, only two of whom" are living - Hannah, born June 1, 1804, and Caroline, June 18, 18l0. Their father was an early pioneer in Trumbull County, and in Lorain County i i IS 20. He was born in New Haven, Conn., May 6, 1776, and died in Lorain County in May, 1868. Sarah, his wife, was born in December of 1782, and died in April, 1841. Our subject is the father of three children, all surviving - James R., born July 8, 1828; William I., July 15, 1830, and Maria, September 1, 1832. The eldest is a bachelor, residing upon the old homestead. Mr. Harper lived two years in Illinois; but returned to Marion County in 1841. He was Trustee of the township several years, and was an enthusiastic Jefferson i an Democrat.

MATHEW HARRAH was born in Chester County, Penn., January 7, 3827, the son of William and Mary (Campbell) Harrah, natives of Ireland who emigrated to America about 1815. settling in Pennsylvania. They had, a family of six children, one deceased aged two years. James, Isabella* Martha J., William and Mathew survive. Mathew having obtained a common school education, commenced when aged seventeen years to learn the trade of blacksmith, following that until the breaking-out of the late war, when he enlisted, November 19, 1861, in Company M., Third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, serving under Capt. Juhn H. Marvin and Col. Zahm, participating in the following battles: Stone River, Perry ville, Chickamauga, Knoxville, Atlanta Campaign, and with Sherman to the sea. He was a faithful soldier, responded to duty's call at every hour, and was honorably discharged at Louisville, Ky., November 25, 1864, having never missed a march nor a battle in which his company was engaged. He returned to his anvil and has been applying himself to his trade since. May 15, 1851, he married Elizabeth V. Hull, daughter of Benjamin and Phebe "(Bailey) Hull, natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania respectively. They were the parents of nine children, all living except Aylett St. Clare, who died aged one year. The names of the living are Ferdinand M., Alvira, Cordelia. Elizabeth V., Narcissus, Oresta. Margaret P. and Jerome B. The marriage of Mathew and Elizabeth Harrah has been blessed with five children; their names are Flora C, died September 6, 1878. aged twenty-three years; Mary A., born January 29, 1852; PhylettaL., January 30, 1854; A. V., July 27, 1858, and Oresta B. , January 3, 1861. At present, he is devoting his attention to the improvement of his farm and home in La Rue; in politics, he is a Democrat.

M. J. HARRAMAN was born in Big Island Township February 9, 1852, and is a son of James and Abigail (Van Fleet) Harraman. He was raised to the life of a farmer until his majority, when he began teaching school, which calling he followed for four years. October 15, 1881, he became a partner in the grocery business at La Rue, under the firm name of McCrary & Harraman. Tbe firm have a large, attractive, well-stocked store, keeping a general line of the choicest and best-selected stock of groceries, and do an extensive business. Mr. Harraman was married, September 21, 1881, to Miss Harriet Axtens, a daughter of Isaac L. and Mary (Porter) Axtens, of Bowling Green Township. He is a member of the La Rue Lodge, No. 463. F. & A. M. , and of the Marion Chapter.

HUNTER HASTINGS, senior partner of the firm of Hastings & Co., of La Rue, Ohio, was born in Hardin County, Ohio, March 16, 1842; the son of John and Jane (Hunter) Hastings, of Scotch-Irish and English ancestry respectively. Mr. Hastings, having received a fair practical education, engaged iu the pursuit of agriculture in Marion County when twenty-one years of age, and continued thus until the beginning of the late war, when he enlisted, May 11, 1864, in Company B, Eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; he participated in the following battles: Coal Harbor, Hatcher's Run, Spottsylvania Court House, Ream's Station, and Petersburg. At the latter place, he received a slight wound, but returned to his company in a few days, to be sent to the hospital at Washington, where he remained till the close of the war, receiving an honorable discharge. He then returned to the farm for three years, where he was placed in charge of laborers upon the C, C, C. &. I. R. R. as foreman, continuing two years. In 1873, he formed a partnership with a Mr. Smith at La Rue, Ohio, under the name of Smith & Hastings, dealers in boots, shoes, groceries, etc. They dissolved at the close of one year, Mr. Smith retiring. For four years subsequently, the firm was known as Hastings & Sons. In 1878. James Hastings' interest was purchased by E. H. Lingo, whence arose Hastings, Lingo & Co. When John Hastings retired, the firm was known as H. Hastings & Co. In time, Lingo retired, William Anderson purchasing his interest; the latter sold to David Amrine, and the firm is doing business to-day (1883) under the name of Hastings & Co. Mr. Hastings married, September 6, 1881. Sarah Myers, daughter of Jonathan and Betsy Myers. The name of their one child is Myers. Our subject has been a resident of the village of La Rue twelve years, and a leader in the business interests. He was Street Commissioner two years, and affiliates with the Republican party.

JOHN HASTINGS was born May 3, 1809, in Ireland, the son of Patrick and Lydia (Hall) Hastings, who came to America in 1833, stopping in Franklin, Madison and Hardin Counties, and settling in the last in 1834. The father died in 1843, aged sixty-four years, and the mother in 1864. aged eighty-seven years. Mr. Hastings came to this country in 1830, residing in the State of Maryland three and one-half years, and then moved to Hardin County, Ohio. June 24, 1834, he married Jane Hunter, daughter of John and Rebecca Hunter, natives of Ireland and Pennsylvania. Her parents' children numbered seven - James P., Mary, Jane, Samuel S. and Elizabeth, all living. The deceased are Matilda and Russel. Patrick and Lydia Hastings' children are Spere, Rosanna, James, Mary and the subject of this sketch. Margaret and Joseph are deceased. John and Jane Hastings are the parents of eleven children, seven living - Joseph,, born November 7, 1837; Margaret E., bom November 2, 1839; John H., born March 16, 1842; James, born January 15, 1844; Lydia, born April 6, 1847; Matilda A., born February 17, 1849, and Patrick, born September 18, 1851. The names of the deceased are Mary, died May 28, 1852; William and Clarence died in October, 1861 ; Rebecca E., October 28, 1875. Having obtained a good education in the public schools, Mr. Hastings taught more or less for five years. In 1834, he purchased in Hardin County, Ohio, 160 acres of wild land; this he cleared and improved mostly himself, bin sold some years later, together with other land, amounting in ail to 600 acres, and moved to Iowa, Van Buren County, buying a farm of 200 acres, remaining there but six months; he returned to Hardin County, Ohio, stopping only a short time, and came to Marion County in 1851, pur r-hasing then and subsequently 243 acres, which is in a high state of cultivation. Mr. H. is a highly respected gentleman, one of the old settlers, and is living at present at La Rue, Ohio, leaving his farm to the caro of tenants. He is a Republican, and himself and family are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is a liberal supporter. Though aged seventy four years, he is still hale and hearty.

JOHN D. HASTINGS is the first son of Spere ai.d Rachel (Dalzell) Hastings, born June 1, 1848, in Hardin County, Ohio. His parents were natives of Ireland; he was brought upon the farm and educated in the common school. He was the sole manager of his father's farm until his marriage, which occurred November 25, 1869, to America A. Gillespie, born December 16, 1848, a daughter of Evan and Catherine (Drake) Gillespie. Five children have crowned this union - Minnie B., born August 31, 1ST;!; Jessie H., August 17, 1875; Cora B., May 17, 1877; Pearl G.. July 7. 1879, and Charles S.. November 19, 1871, dying November 16, 1878. Mr. H. having received a limited inheritance, has labored energetically during life.^so that he owns at present eighty acres of well-improved land, valued at $75 per acre. He is a zealous Republican, and an esteemed citizen.

MRS. MARTHA HENDERSON, Robert S. Henderson's widow, was born January 28, 1810, in Washington County, Penn., the daughter of William and Jane (Patten) Montgomery, of Ivish descent, but Datives of Pennsylvania. They had ten children, three of whom are living - Martha, Jane and James; the deceased are John P., Archie, William. Joseph, Charles, Saley and Margaret. The father died in Iowa in 1823. Our subject was married, May 1, 1828, to Robert S. Henderson, a son of David and Elizabeth (Orr) Henderson, natives of County Tyrone, Ireland. They emigrated to America in 1791, settling at Shippensburg, Penn., early pioneers. Later, they came to Clarksburg, Ind. , remaining a number of years, thence came to Marion County, but he died in Delaware, Ohio, in 1834, aged eighty seven years. The mother died in 1840, aged eighty-six years. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson were the parents of eight children, five living - Orr, Joseph R., Thomas S., George B. and Elizabeth A. The names of the deceased are William, James K. and Margaret J. M^r. Henderson was born June 5, 1799, and died January I, 1858. He was a constant and devoted Democrat, and though reared a Presbyterian, became sub sequently a zealous Covenanter, and was an estimable citizen. His widow is a highly respectable lady, still strong in body and mind, and a consistent Christian.

HENRY HINKLIN, is a native of Marion County, born February 14, 1827, the son of Henry and Susan Hinklin, of German extraction, and natives of Bucks County, Penn. They came to Ohio about 1818, settling in Marion Township, as one of the first pioneers. In 1839, they moved to Montgomery Township, where the father died September 18, 1873, aged ninety-six years, and the mother April 9, 1881, aged nearly eighty-three years. Mr. Hinklin married, January 17, 1850, Mary Cutler, daughter of Abner and Mary Cutler. Ten children have blessed this union, seven surviving - George W., Orren L., William H., Mary E., Clarissa A., Jane and Emma. The deceased are John W. and two infants. Mr. Hinklin began life a poor boy, but through careful management and hard labor, he owns at present an excellent farm of 176 acres, on which he has built recently a fine brick house, costing $2,700. He is worth, all told, some $13,- 000. He is a respected citizen, a Democrat, and, with his wife, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

MRS. SUSAN (BURLEIN) HINKLIN was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., February 2, 1825, a daughter of Jacob and Saloma (Zimmerman) Burlein, of German ancestry, and natives of the same county. They came to Ohio about 1840, settling in Wyandot County, Ohio, eighteen years, then in Hardin County, Ohio, locating near Forest, purchasing a farm of 160 acres. They were the parents of ten children, eight living - Henry, Reuben, Katie A., Susan, Sarah A., Saloma, Jacob, Paul B., Peter B. and Ann M. died in 1869. The father died in 1860, aged sixty years: the mother in 1869, aged the same. Mrs. Hinklin married September 6, 1863. William Hinklin is a son of Henry and Susan (Dean) Hinklin. of German descent, and natives of Pennsylvania. They came to Marion County at a very early day. He was an enthusiastic Democrat, and an active member of the Christian Church. He died September 18, 1878, aged ninety-six years; she died April 10,1881, aged eighty-two years. Mr. and Mrs. Hinklin were the parents of four children- -Reuben Z., born July 16, 1864; Saloma A., February 12, 1867; Elnore L., December 7, 1869, and William H., December 7, 1875. Mr. Hinklin was a farmer, and a zealous member of the Christian Church. His death took place March 20, 1879, aged fifty-four

MICHAEL HOLVERSTOTT was born in Ross County, Ohio, Novem ber 4, 1813, the son of Jacob and Christiana (Piper) Holverstott, natives of Germany, who were brought to America about 1817, when children, and sold to the man who would pay the expense of their passage. The father died in 1853, aged eighty years, arid the mother passed away the same year. Michael Holverstott was married, May 7. 1839, to Rebecca Ramay, born October 25, 1817, daughter of Joshua and Rachel (Sellers) Ramay, of German stock, and natives of Berkeley County, Va. They were the parents of eight children, of whom only three are known to be living - Mary, Eliza and Rebecca. Mr. and Mrs. Holverstott bave had seven children, five Jiv ing - Mary A., born December 27, 1839; Margaret E., December 26, 1843: Minerva J., August 10, 1847; Sarah L., August 11, 1851, and Michael W.. December 5, 1853. W. Henry was born September 5, 1841, and died Au gust 12, 1857; Rebecca F. was born August 25, 1857, and died September 29, 1868. Mrs. Holverstott's mother, Racbel, was born October 5, 1780, and died November 4, 1876. Mr. Holverstott came with his parents from Pickaway County to Marion County when aged sixteen years; has been a good farmer, owns 162 acres of excellent land, which he values at $10,000r every dollar of which he has made by his own industry. He has cleared and improved 100 acres of his farm; has been a resident of the county fifty four years; is a Republican, and with his wife a member of the Chris tian Church.

HON. JOHN J. HOPKINS. This gentleman is a native of Marion County, and was born in Salt Rock Township August 4, 1838. His parents are Samuel and Mary (Virden) Hopkins, the former a native of Pickaway County, Ohio, and the latter of Sussex County, Del.; they both reside with their son, J. J. Hopkins, at La Rue. At the age of three years, the subject of this sketch was taken by his parents to Dudley Township, Hardin County, Ohio, where they went to reside; here he grew to manhood. At the age of seventeen he entered the Antioch College as a student, pursuing his studies there four years, and completed his college course at Hillsdale, Mich., graduating at the latter institution in June, 1862. From this time until 1867, he was principally engaged in teaching school, though at times was occupied in farming. May 25, 1865, he married Miss Avis Thomas, daughter of Dr. N. M. Thomas, of Schoolcraft, Mich. In 1867, her with his family, moved to La Rue. this county, since which time he has prominently identified with its business and other interests. He at once formed a partnership with J. M. Banning, to carry on the grocery business and a general line of men's furnishing goods; the firm was Hopkins & Banning. Mr. Hopkins w^s appointed Postmaster in 1867, by Andrew Johnson, and held the office two years. In 1868, the above partnership was dissolved, and Mr. Hopkins formed a partnership with J. H. Leonard, under the firm name of Hopkins & Leonard, to carry on a general dry goods and clothing business, which continued for nearly fifteen years, having a large and successful trade. March 1. 1883, Mr. H. sold his interest to W. A. & C. P. Rhodes. In politics, Mr. Hopkins is a Democrat, and has served the township and village of La Rue in nearly all its local offices, including those of Township Clerk and Treasurer, Village Mayor, Councilman, Treasurer, etc. In 1877, he made the canvass for State Senator for the Thirteenth District, and although an overwhelmingly Republican district, be reduced the majority of that party nearly two-thirds. In 1879, he was elected a member of the General Assembly of Ohio from this county, and re-elected in 1881, serving four years. During the two terms he served on various committees of the House, among which were those on " Geology and Mining," " New Counties and County Affairs," "Girls' Industrial Home'' and " Public Buildings and Lands." Mr. Hopkins' wife, Mrs. Avis (Thomas) Hopkins, died June 29. 1870, at her father's home in Michigan, leaving one child, a daughter, Mildred, who was born February 21, 1866, and resides with her father and grandparents at La Rue.

JOHN G. HOSTETTER was born in Germany January 7. 1850, the son of John and Rosa (Wei land) Hostetter, who came to America in 1851, stopping in Morrow County, Ohio, fifteen years, coming then to Green Camp, where they still reside. Mr. H. spent two and a half years in the West; he married, July 6, 1878, Dorothy Hover, daughter of Isaiah Hover. Two children have been born to them - John H, born April 10. 1879; and Minnie G., born August 2, 1881. He returned from the West in 1880. locating at Scott Town, and engaged in the mercantile trade. He is doing the leading business in this little village; has the post office; is an honorable citizen, and an Independent voter.

JOSEPH E. JOHNSON was born in Logan County, Ohio, October 23, 1842, the son of Peter and Lear (Ansley) Johnson, natives of Kentucky, who came to Ohio in 1816, settling in Logan County until 1850, when they moved to Hardin County, purchasing a farm of 200 acres, remaining there until 1871, when he sold and bought another 200- acre farm in Wyandot County. He has since returned to Hardin County, where he now resides, aged (1883) seventy-twu years, with his wife aged sixty-eight years. He was a prominent citizen in his day, holding nearly all the local offices (seventeen years Chief Magistrate), and a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church many years. Joseph E.. having obtained a common school education, enlisted in his country's defense, November 5, 1861. in Company A, Eighty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was engaged in the following battles: McDowell, Cross Keys, Bull Run (being under fire seventeen consecutive hours), Chancellorsville, Gettysburg. Mission Ridge; also in the forced march from Chattanooga to Knoxville. He re-enlisted with his regiment, January 1, 1864, and after a furlough of thirty days returned to his regiment at Bridgeport, Ala., and was engaged in every battle from Chattanooga to Atlanta, assisting in the capture of the latter city. He went with " Sherman to the sea," and was detailed Dispatch Bearer, at the headquarters of the Twentieth Army Corps, filling that position until the close of the strife, serving under Gen. Robinson a portion of the time. His honorable discharge dates " Columbus, Ohio, July 24, 1865 " He is an energetic farmer, an enthusiastic Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

MRS. MARTHA JOHNSON, widow of Jared Johnson, was born October 18, 1829, in Licking County, Ohio, the daughter of John and Rhoda (Meridith) Clark, of Irish and Welsh ancestry, and natives of Pennsylvania and Delaware respectively. They were the parents of twelve children, six dving in infancv. The names of the living are Elizabeth. George, Mary. Samuel, Martha and Eliza. He came to Licking County, Ohio, when aged ten years, and married in that county. At the time of his death, he was a resident of Bowling Green Township, and the owner of 100 acres of land. His death occurred February 9, 1877, his wife's death taking place eight years previous. Our subject married, October 18, 1854, Jared Johnson, son of Joseph and Matilda (Lobdel) Johnson. Four children crowned this union - Cumrnings P., born September 8, 1855; RhodaM. , December 22, 1856; Harvey, September 14, 185(J. The deceased are Levi O, died August 4, 1868. aged twenty-four days. Mr. Johnson died June 4, 1861, aged thirty years. Since his death, Mrs. Johnson has carefully and laboriously educated the family. She continues to reside upon the farm of fifty-six acres, adjacent to the village of La Rue, where she has erected a commodious frame house. Her two sons live with her, Cummings conducting the farm and Harvey engaged in carriage painting. Mrs. Johnson is a much respected lady, and has resided in La Rue twenty-nine years.

SARAH E. (CLARK) JOHNSON is a native of Montgomery Township, born August 29, 1852, the daughter of John and Huldah (Messick) Johnson, natives of Delaware. They moved to Marion County at a very early date, and were among the first settlers of Montgomery Township. They were the parents of twelve children, ten living. The mother died in 1879, and the father four years before. Our subject was married, November 22, 1870, to Joseph E. Johnson, the son of Peter and Leah (Ansley) Johnson, and four children have been born to this union - Floy A, Lulu L., Annie D. and Tresie B., aged (1883) eleven, nine,v six and two years respectively. Mrs. Johnson received her farm of eighty acres of fine land from her father's estate, where she has ever since resided, save eight years in Wyandot County, Ohio. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

BENJAMIN G. KEMPER was born January 31, 1837, in Perry County, Ohio, the son of Wesley and Sophia (McElheny) Kemper, the former of Welsh, and the latter of Irish descent; they moved from the above county to Montgomery Township in 1842, rearing a family of five children - Joel L., David N., Benjamin G. , Samuel H. , and Charles W., who died from a disease contracted during the civil war. Mr. Kemper married, June 4. 1867, Helen McClellan, daughter of Benjamin and Eliz abeth (Cushman) McClellan, of Scotch and English ancestry, and natives of Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Kemper are the parents of four children - Lucy E., Ernest M. G. , James B. F. and Blanch E., aged (1883) fifteen, twelve, ten and two years respectively. Mrs. K. commenced life with nothing but his own resources, and by industry and perseverance owns at present 100 acres of arable land, valued at $75 per acre. Recently he erected a fine frame house. He makes a specialty of stock-raising; he is a Republican in politics, and, with his wife, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN KING was born August 10, 1801, in Sussex County, Del., the son of James and Nancy (Farquhar) King. His father was a native of the same State, born 1752, one of the first children of that State, and died about 1818. His mother died 1852, aged eighty-eight years. Mr. King was married, March 30, 1822, to Sarah Reed, daughter of Nathan Reed, and three children were born to them, one living, Julia A. His wife died December 28, 1825. He again married, September 16, 1830, Mary Vesey, daughter -^f William and Patience (Waples) Vesey, who died September 30, 1868, leaving four children; their names are David,WilIiam, Robert and Margaret. Mr. King came to Ohio in 1828, settling first in Salt Rock Township, when but a few families were there. He has ever been an active and prominent citizen. Ho is an enthusiastic Democrat, was Clerk of Mont gomery Township for twenty successive years, Chief Magistrate of the same township, and elected Treasurer of the county in 1859. He holds a membership with the Free- Will Baptist Church. He still lingers, one of the old and greatly respected pioneers of the county.

JAMES W. KNAPP, of the firm of J. W. & M. S. Knapp, La Rue, Ohio, was born in Logan County, Ohio, October 14, 1833, the youngest son of Benjamin and Sarah (Sutton) Knapp. He came with his parents to Marion County about J 838, settling one mile west of La Rue. He remained with his parents until his twenty-fifth year, obtaining a fair education, when he engaged in various occupations. He enlisted in the late war. August 6, 1862, in Company E, Ninety -sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, participating in the following battles: Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Vicksburg (including its surrender), Jackson, Carrion Crow and Sabine Cross Roads. At this place, he received a severe wound, a d was carried a prisoner to the hospital at Mansfield, La., where he lay ten weeks; partially recovering, he receiving a parole. He then went to New Orleans, and was given a furlough. His honorable discharge dates Camp Denison, Ohio, December 16, 1864. Since the war, he has given his attention to business of various kinds; but i;j 1873 he engaged in the mercantile trade. His labors have been attended with such prosperity that during 1882-83 he erected a fair brick store, in which he is conducting an extensive busin ss. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., the F. & A. M., the G. A. R. and the Presbyterian Church. . He is an active temperance man, and an enthusiastic Republica ..

ALEXANDER KRIDLER was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Augu*t 7, 1836, the son of Daniel and Jeannette (Campbell) Kridler, of German and Irish ancestry respectively, and natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio severally. They came to Ohio when young, were married in Trumbull County, and settled in Hardin County in 1853. They had twelve children, three surviving - Alexander, Marilla and Julia A. Mr. Kridler became a prominent farmer, owned 140 acres, and died at the old homestead in 1864, his wife preceding him two months. Alex. Kridler acquired his education in the common schools, and remained with his parents till his twenty fifth year, when he commenced life independently, working upon a farm three years, then engaging in the mercantile business three years, abandoning that on account of ill health. He has a good property, of some$10,000, and is a prominent farmer, coming here in 1870E April 23, 1868, he married Sarah A. Anderson, daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Clark) Anderson, and one child was born to this union - Annie, born October 25, 1870, and died November 9, 1881. He has been Trustee of the township two years, is a Democrat, and belongs, with his wife, to the Christian Church.

LUTHER R. LA RUE was born in Athens County, Ohio, September 14, 1827. He was reared and educated upon a farm near La Rue, taking advantage of the common schools of his day. He taught five winter terms. He was married, May 21, 1848, to Ann Keech, born October 23, 1826. a daughter of William and Jane (Patten) Keech. of Welsh and Scotch ancestry respectively, and natives of Pennsylvania. They came to Ohio in 1840, settling in Bowling Green Township, rearing a family of six children, five living - James P., Ann, David H. , Jane and Margaret; Mary is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. La Rue have been the parents of eight children, four living - David H., bom June 23, L849; Albert N., May 25, 1853; William P., May 10, 1856, and Mary C. May 15, 1869. William was born February 19, 1851, and died April 5, 1851; Oliver P., born December 19, 1864, died October 24, 1868, and two infants. Mr. La Rue is a nephew of Maj. La Rue, and settled in Ringold County, Iowa, in 1854, entering 280 acres of land, and obtaining a patent from President Pierce, June 5, 1856, therefor; he returned to Montgomery Township in 1868, and is the owner to-day (1883) of 324 acres of fine land. In Iowa, he served upon the County Board of Supervision (known here as Board of County Cornmis sioners), and also two terms as Justice. He has served as Trustee of Montgomery and Bowling Green Townships. He is a wide-awake Republican, an exemplary citizen, and. with his wife, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church .

JAMES H. LEONARD, senior partner of the firm of Leonard, Rhodes & Co., at La Rue, was born near Bentleysville, Washington County, Penn., in August, 1842. He came to Marion County, Ohio, with his parents. William and Mary (Vanort) Leonard, about the year 1856. Mr. Leonard passed his early years on a farm, and in 1864 came to the village of La Rue, where he found employment as a clerk in the dry goods store of Seffner, Lucas, Green & Co., remaining with them some three years, when, having acquired a sufficient knowledge of the business, he became a partner in a firm known as Myers, Leonard & Hastings. This firm continued one year, when the business was closed and the partnership dissolved. Soon afterward, in 1868, he formed a partnership with Mr. J. J. Hopkins, under the firm name of Hopkins & Leonard, to do a general dry goods business. This business continued fifteen years, and their store became, through the fair dealing and thoroughly gentlemanly characteristics of the firm, the most popular store in the village, and doing the most business. Mr. Hop kins retired from the business in March, 1883, when Mr. Leonard associated with himself in the business William A. and Charles P. Rhodes, under the firm name of Leonard, Rhodes & Co. Mr. Leonard was married, September 12, 1865, to Miss Mattie Wilson, of Waldo Township, this county, and a daughter of Samuel Wilson. They have one child - Zoa E., born September 26, 1873. Since Mr. Leonard's residence in La Rue, he has been foremost in all those public enterprises calculated to promote the general welfare of the village and vicinity, standing up like a man and advocating what he thought was right in the way of public improvements for the general benefit of the public against much opposition, and not sneaking in the dark, like others who could be mentioned, that secretly were in favor of them, but publicly were blatant panderers to the prejudices which existed in the minds of some of the citizens against gravel roads. Mr. Leonard was appointed Postmaster in La Rue in 1870, and held that position until September, 1881. He is a member of La Rue Lodge, No. 463, F. & A. M., and of the Dayton Chapter, Rose Croix; also of the Ohio Consistory Thirty-second Degree, A. A. S. R., Cincinnati. William and Mary (Vanort) Leonard came from near Bentleysville, Washington County, Penn., to Ohio with their family, including James H , in October, 1856. They located near Delaware, Delaware County, ;:nd afterward in Marlborough Township, of the same county, remaining at the first place about six months; at the latter one year. They then came to Marion County and lived on the Oborn farm in Richland Township four years; then on the Ruppley farm in Pleasant Township for two years, when Mr. Leonard bought a small place one mile west of Locust Grove, in Pleasant Township in 1864. His wife died at this place in September, 1868, and, having married the second time, he sold this place and bought another small farm one mile further south, where he lived until the fall of 1878, and then came to La Rue. where he lived until his death, which took place in October, 1881. His widow still resides in La Rue.

German descent respectively, but natives of Virginia and Delaware. They were the parents of ten children, the names of the living being Elizabeth A., James H., Mary C, Patience, Edward H., Alvin R. and La Fayette. The deceased are William H., Helliard and Emma. The common school gave Edward H. his early education, but he finished his education in Ada, Ohio. September 8, 1875, he entered the firm of H. S. Lucas & Co., at La Rue, Ohio, as a clerk, remaining two years. Then he entered business with Hastings, Lingo & Co., as a member of the firm. At present, he is sole proprietor of a store located upon Vine street, which is doing a thriving business in dry goods, groceries, etc. He commenced business here in 1881. June 27, 1877. he married Martha A. Waples, daughter of Eli and Martha (Scott) Waples. who were the parents of two children - Benjamin, deceased, and Martha A., born September 30, 1855, and died September 21, 1882, leaving an interesting daughter, aged (1883) five and one half years. "In this life, joy and sorrow are strangely blended." Some time prior to her death. Mrs. Lingo visited the West to recuperate her heal' h, but returned to bid a final adieu to her husband and daughter. She was an amiable character, and the following lines were composed upon the occasion of her death:

CHRISTOPHER S. LIPPINCOTT was born in Champaign County, Ohio, February 20, 1851, the son of Andrew J. and Caroline (Wood) Lippincott, of English ancestry, and natives of Ohio, and now residents of Logan County, Ohio. In the possession of the family is a genealogical tree, tracing their ancestry back for 240 years, with history extending back 800 years, the tree containing about 9,000 names. The name Lippincott was originally "Love-cote," referring to a cottage. Richard and Abigail Lippincott were excommunicated from the Church of England for non-conformity, and moved from Devonshire. England, to Monmouth County, N. J., becoming members of the Society of Friends. Mr. C. S. Lippincott, the subject of this sketch, obtained a good education, attending college for a short time at Granville and Lebanon. Ohio. He taught school a number of winters, and Airil 22, 1874, married Flora A. Bain, daughter of John and Eliza (Scribner) Bain, respectively of Scotch and English descent. Their four children are Harry R., born March 7, 1875; Mary D., March 20. 1877; Arthur J., JanuarySl, 1879, and Clara E., January 17, 1881. Mr. L. embarked in life with limited resources, but is now the owner of 1 17 acres of arable land In 1882, he was elected Assessor of the township. His politics are Democratic, and he is a member of the First Regular Baptist Church of La Rue; his wife belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JAMES M. LITTLE was born in Genesee County, N. Y., February 15, 1821, the son of Joseph and Lydia (Matteson) Little, of Irish and English ancestry respectively, but natives of Vermont and New York. This family came to Marion County in 1820. settling in Bowling Green Township, and entering 200 acres of land, which was lost twenty-five years later through mismanagement. The family then moved to Iowa, purchasing 120 acres. The father met his death in 1857, by stepping from a rapidly moving train in New York State; he was going to visit his only daughter at the time. J. M. Little came to Marion County in 1830, stopping with his uncle William four years. When aged nineteen, he began life for himself, going to Ypsi- lanti, Mich., and apprenticing himself to Austin Burgess, to learn the trade of a batter. He followed that occupation, together with the glove and mitten trade, for nearly thirty -eight years. During the past five years he has been engaged in the grocery business at .La Rue, commanding a prosperous trade; he also owds a comfortable house adjoining. March 'JO, L846, he married Mary J., daughter of Heaiy and Elizabeth (Butcher) Mustain, lesidents of Bowling Green Township. This marriage has been blessed with six children, four surviving - Lydia J., Mary A., Lucy A. and Charles H. ; the names of the deceased are James E., who died April 12, 1883, aged thirty -three years; and an infant son; one son was educated for the law. but preferred to be a merchant, and is a successful one at present in Piqua, Ohio. The subject of this sketch is a highly respected citizen of La Rue; has been a member of the Town Council nine years, is a member of the F. &. A. M., also of the Baptist Church, with his family, and is a Republican in politics.

JAMES LONG is a native of Delaware, born April 7, 1818, the son of Eliel and Catherine (Jestus) Long, of English descent, and natives of Delaware, who came to Ohio in 1819, settling in Grand Prairie Township among the first pioneers, remaining there eighteen years. They had a family of five children, but he was the father of eighteen children, thirteen by his first marriage, and five by the last, four of whom are living - James, George W. , Thomas and D. ; Martha J. is deceased. The father died aged eightyeight years, having survived his wife several years. James Long, having obtained a fair practical education, married, December 27, 1846, Emeline Wasson, a daughter of Isaac and Hettie (VVaples) Wasson. Five children have been born to them, two living - Melvin C. and George W.; the names of the deceased are Sarah J., Mary C. and Robert J. Mr. Long continued on the farm until sixteen years ago, when he left it to the supervision of his son, Melvin, purchasing a residence on Vine street, La Rue; recently, however, he has bought an inviting home on Union street, where he resides. He is a respected citizen, and a Republican with pronounced opinions.

JAMES F. MARSH was born in Clinton Township, Seneca Co., Ohio, June 20, 1830. and is the son of Peter and Elizabeth (Foresman) Marsh, the former a native of Northampton County, Penn., and the latter of Lycoming County, Penn. The parents of James F. settled in Seneca County, Ohio, in 1826 or 1827. and moved to Hale Township, Hardin Co., Ohio, in 1841, where they passed the remainder of their lives. They were among the first settlers of Hale Township. The mother died in I860, and the father in 1865. James F. Marsh remained with his father on the farm in Hale Township, which he helped clear up, until twenty-three years of age. Soon afterward, June 9, 1853, he was married to Celinda La Rue, who was born March 31. 1834, in Montgomery Township, Marion County, a daugh ter of Maj. William La Rue, the founder of the village of La Rue. In L862, Mr. Marsh, with his family, moved to Ringgold County, Iowa, where he resided two and one-half years. During this time he enlisted in the military organization known as the Border Brigade, Stricklins Guard, to serve on the Union side in the war of the rebellion. He was commissioned First Lieutenant, and served six months, principally in Missouri. In 1865, he^returned to La Rue Village, where he has ever since resided, and where, in'the immediate vicinity, himself and wife own 613 acres of valuable land. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh have a family of three children - William L., born December 2"), 1855, now in the hardware business in La Rue; Mary Ellen, born February 25. 1860, now the wife of E. Anderson, hardware merchant,

La Rue: and Arthur F. , born February 11, 1871, living with his parents. Mr. Marsh served as Trustee of the township for nine years, as also in various other local offices, and has always taken an interest in all public affairs and improvements. Himself and wife have been members for many vears of the Presbyterian Church.

SAMUEL B. MARSHALL, M. D., is a native of Lancashire, England, born February 17, 1836, the son of Thomas and Mary (Taylor) Marshall, who came to America in 1842, going to St. Louis, Mo., a number of years, but settling permanently at Sidney, Ohio, in 1847. They engaged there in farming, and in the manufacture of woolen goods. In 1872, they purchased a farm in Big Island Township, but resided in New Bloomington. At this place the father died in 1874, aged sixty -two years, and the mother March 16, 1883, aged seventy-two years. Our subject having obtained a good education at Sidney Academy and other places, commenced the study of medicine under the instruction of Dr. Kidder, of the same place, with whom he continued four and a half years. July 3, 1862, he enlisted as a private in Company A, Fifty -second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, participating at Perryville, Stone River, Chattanooga (both battles), and in all the battles from there to Atlanta. He was slightly wounded at Murfreesboro while acting as Assistant Surgeon. He was honorably discharged in 1864. He then received an appointment as Hospital Steward in United States Army, and subsequently Assistant Surgeon. In I860, he returned home. After renewing his medical studies, he moved to New Bloomington, and commenced practicing in 1868. He has a drug store at present, and is doing a profitable business in connection with his extensive practice. He married Sarah E. Arnold, daughter of Putman and Sarah E. Arnold, of English ancestry, and natives of the Buckeye State. They are the parents of five children, four living - Monteith T., born December 12, 1869; Evlyn N., September 15,1874; Wilber J., September 29, 1878. and Mary Z., August 1, 1882. The Doctor is an enthusiastic Republican; was elected Chief Magistrate in 1882, and was commissioned Notary Public the same year. He is member of the F. & A. M and of the I. O. O* F. at La Rue. He and wife are also members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Agosta. Ohio.

MRS. ELIZABETH McCLELLAN was born in Camden, Canada, December 13, 1819. Her parents were of Holland and English ancestry, and natives of Massachusetts and New Brunswick severally. They came to Big- Island Township in 1846. They were the parents of fourteen children, eight of whom are living - "William, Philura, Samantha, Elizabeth, Fannie. Jane, Violet and Andrew. The mother died in 1855, aged sixty-eight years, and the father in 1860, aged seventy-five years. Their names were Artemus and Ann (Cook) Cushman. Our subject married Benjamin McClellan in Canada. September 27, 1840. He was the son of Thomas and Esther (Barrett) McClellan, of Scotch and German descent respectively, and natives of New York. They were the parents of eight children, five living - Julia A. , Angeline, Eliza. Catherine and Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. McClellan were blessed with seven children, three living - Hellen. born October 28. 1841; Harry A, March 30. 184 5. and Eliza G., November 15, 1862. TLe names of the deceased are Harriet, died in 1861. aged eighteen years; Horace in 1852, aged two and a half years; Fannie, in 1853, aged eleven months, and Jane A., in 1868, aged eleven and a half years. Mr. McClellan was born January 19. 1813. He bore during life an honorable character, was a consistent Christian, and died February 28. 1863. His widow, a highly

JOHN W. MEoDOLE, the only son of William McDole, is a native of Logan County, Ohio, born September 29, 1845. Having received a limited education, he married. September 29, 1870, Mary A.. Henry, daughter of Samuel and Susan (Walker) Henry, of English and German ancestry respectively. During these years of married life, he has been devoting his energies to farming. He has a good farm of eighty acres; is a well known farmer, a live Republican, and a member of the I. O. O. F.

THEODORE McELHENY is a native of Montgomery Township, born April 21, 1851, the son of Thomas D. McElheny, of Anglo Irish ancestry, and natives of Ohio. Having acquired a thorough, practical education in the common school, he married, December 27, 1881, Miss Susan C. Smith, daughter of Nathan and Mary (McDane) Smith, of English ancestry, and also natives of Ohio, Muskingum County. Her people are noted for their longevity. Mr. and Mrs. McElheny have one son - John F., born January 20, 1883. Our subject has been devoting his entire attention to his farm, making a specialty of breeding and feeding tine stock for market. By his industry, he has accumulated property valued at $10,000. He is highly respected; a correspondent of the Marion Independent and Ohio Farmer, and takes a prominent part in State elections. He is a Republican and a successful farmer.

THOMAS D. McELHENY was born in Perry County, Ohio, February 22, 1819, son of George and Esther (Davis) McElheny, of Irish and Scotch ancestry, and natives of Pennsylvania. They were the parents of seven children, Thomas D. being the youngest and the only surviving one. They moved to Marion County in 1832, settling in Montgomery Township, entering 160 acres of land near where La Rue is now located. One year later, ho purchased sixty-five acres more, paying the unreasonable price of $600. This he cleared and improved, and was a successful farmer generally. He held many local offices, and was one of the leading men of his day. Our subject obtained his education in the district schools, and has been farming the old homestead all his life. July 2, 1814, he married Miss Nancy Davis, daughter of William H. and Mary Davis, natives of the State of Delaware and parents of twelve children, seven living. Their names are Joshua, Maria, Nancy, Mary, William, Harriet and Jane. The deceased are Sarah, Elizabeth, Robert and Priscilia. Mr. and Mrs. McElheny have been blessed with two children - Ann (born July 19, 1845) and Theodore (born April 21, 1851), both residing at the old homstead. The son was married January 4, 1882, to Miss Catherine Smith, daughter of Nathan and Mary Smith, of Hardin County, Ohio. The name of their one child is John Fulton (born January 18, 1883). Our subject is devoting his entire attention to his farm, rearing a great deal of fine stock, and keeping his farm of 196 acres in excellent repair. He is public spirited- -ever ready to help any enterprise that will redound to the benefit of the people. He was Trustee of the township for nine years. His family are members of the Patrons of Husbandry, and also of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He affiliates with the Republican party.

GEORGE X. MKAR3 was born in Brown County, Ohio. Jauuary 6, 1823, the son of Samuel and Sarah (Gardner) Mears, of Scotch and Irish descent, and natives of Ohio. They were residents of Brown, Highland, Clark, Wyandot and Sandusky Counties. They were pioneers in most of these counties, zealous Whigs, and died in Wyandot County, he in 1854, and she in

ISTo. Our subject was married, December 27, 1848, to Sarah J. Johnson, daughter of Jonathan Johnson, and one heir was born to this union - Princess A. (born October 9. 1849, dying in 1860). This wife was born February 28, 1831, and died March 9, 1853. Our subject again married, October 20, 1855, Eliza J. Porter, daughter of Robert and Hai-riet Porter, and three children have blessed this union, two living - -William L. (born August 15, 1856). and Ada E. (born May 25, 1863). George D. died March 28, 1862, aged four years. This wife was born December 10, 1828, and died September 3, 1866. He married the third time, May 7, 1868, Deliah Porter, sister of the above, born September 1, 1830, and the name of their child is Ida B. (born May 19, 1871). Mr. Mears having obtained a limited education, commenced life in earnest, and has been farming and dealing in stock so extensively that to-day (1883) he owns 380 acres of land, valued at $100 per acre. He values his property at $50,0' )0. He is an esteemed citizen, a stanch Republican, and a liberal supporter of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ROBERT MEARS, the son of Samuel and Sarah J. (Gardner) Mears, was born in Wyandot County, Ohio, December 16, 1838. He received a fair education at the district school, and enlisted in defense of his country, September 8, 1861, in Company M, Third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, engaging in the following battles: Stone River, Chickamauga, Jonesboro, and many skirmishes. He was engaged during the Atlanta campaign, having his mule shot from under him at Dalton, Ga. ; during his entire service, he never asked to be excused from duty. He was Sergeant, and was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio, having served three years and four months. Returning home, be married, February 5, 1874, Miss Martha Brown, a daughter of Hamilton Brown, and four children were born to them - Frank H, Glenneary M. , Pearl and Lena. He owns a fine farm of 100 acres, and valuable property in Illinois; he is a member of the F. & A. M. and of the Republican party.

HENRY METZ is a retired farmer, was born in Monongalia County, W. Va., November 10, 1822, and is a son of Leonard and Barbara (Michaels) Metz. (See sketch Big Island Township.) He married, May 23, 1845, Har riet Van Houten, daughter of Peter and Mary (Brady) Van Houten, natives of New Jersey. Eight children have blessed this union - Mary, Leonard, Catherine, David, Olive and Harry are living. Our subject was a babe when his father came to Marion County, consequently he has been identified with the pioneers; he spent the best of his life among the logs; he devoted his entire attention to farming and the raising of stock until he came to La Rue; he enjoys the confidence of his fellow-citizens, has amassed a fine property, and politically is a Democrat.

JAMES METZ is the second son of Leonard and Barbara (Michaels) Metz, born January 1, 1826. He married, May 18, 1871, Sarah M. Brown, daughter of John K. and Angeline D. (Lyon) Brown, of Union County, Ohio. Ten children were born to them, seven living - Ann E., Clarinda M., John K., Sarah M., Delia J., William M. and Mary L. Elijah W., Deborah H. and Alpheus W. are deceased The father was one of the early settlers of Union County, Ohio, and died February 1, 1875, aged about seventy-three years; his wife died one year later, aged sixty seven years. Mr. Metz has ever been a resident of this county, has a fine farm of ninetyeight acres, and is a Democrat. He values his property at $8,000.

1823, in Montgomery Township, Chester Co., Penn. His parents, George and Margaret (Snyder) Miller, were natives of the same county. The grandfather of our subject was George Miller, a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and was killed while in that service. His wife, Catherine, died at the house of her son George, in Adams County, Penn. The maternal grandfather of our subject was a soldier in the war of 1812. When T. S. Miller was six years of age. his parents moved to Adams County, Penn., where he lived till thirty-six years old. This afterward became historic ground, as the sanguinary and fiercely contested battle of Gettysburg commenced within a short distance from the homestead. In 1855, in company with his wife, her mother, two sisters and a brother, he came to Ohio and located at La Rue. The place then had the appearance of simply a pioneer clearing, stumps being the most prominent feature of the landscape. The village then consisted of only about a dozen houses, all told Seven years after his arrival at La Rue, his wife died. Her maiden name was Margaret Leber, and he married her in Pennsylvania in 1849. Within ten years after his arrival at La Rue, all those who came with him had died. Mr. Miller passed his early years on a farm, but while still young learned the carpenter's trade at Strasburg, Penn., which business he followed until 1853, since when he has given his time and attention to hotel-keeping at La Rue. He has built four houses in the village for his own occupancy; the first was iii 1850, and the last one is the Commercial Hotel building, where he lives. Mr. Miller has a farm adjoining the village, which he also attends to. In politics, he was formerly a Free-Soil Democrat, but since 1861 has been a Republican; he has served the village in various official positions; he was the first Village Treasurer, serving for thirteen or fourteen years; also Treasurer of Schools and School Director for many years, member of the Council, etc., etc. He is a charter member of Day Lodge, No. 328, I. O. O. F., of which he has acted as Treasurer for over twenty years; he has been a firm advocate of the temperance cause all his life, and was a member of the first temperance society organized in his section of Pennsylvania; belonged, at different times, to the Sons of Temperance, Good Templars, etc.; he has been a member of the Presbyterian Church since 1855; he was formerly a member of the Lutheran Church, but as there was no congregation of Lutherans here he joined the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Miller was married again, January 1, 1863, to Margaret M. Bailey, at her father's, William Bailey house, three miles from Gettysburg, Penn. They have two children - Ida Nancy, born August 10, 1864, and Henry F. M., born April 6, 1866. They are living at home with their parents.

WASHINGTON E. MILLER is a native of Delaware County, Ohio, born May 1, 1824, the son of Royal and Mary (Pangbourn) Miller, of English extraction, the latter a native of New York and the former of Vermont They came to Ohio at a very early day, stopping first at Portsmuuth, then at Delaware, but settling permanently in Big Island Township, about 1826. They had a family of five children, only two living - W. E. and Emaline. Green G. died May 22, 1858, aged forty-two years; John T. died in 1870, aged about fifty-three years, and Emma A. died in 1851, aged twenty-four years. Our subject acquired a fair practical education in the district schools. He married, April 22, 1850, Sarah S. Mason, a daughter of Rev. Joseph and Sarah (Sprague) Mason, of English ancestry. Mrs. Miller's grandfather Mason, is said to have been the first white man who set foot on Ohio soil at Marietta, this occurring about 1787. The above marriage has been blessed with six children, all living, save Adele S., who died February 8, 1865. The surviving are Curtis M. , born December 7, 1851; Emily P., December 25, 1852; Princess L , March 26, 1856; Frank V., May 8, 1858, and Vallandingharn B., July 17, 1862. The mother was born September 12, 1824, and died March 6, 1882. Mr. M. began life with limited resources, but through industry and economy has accumulated prop erty to the amount of $15,000, all the work of his own hands; he has been a citizen of the county fifty-six years, and is a stanch Democrat.

HENRY N. MOON is a native of Big Island Township, born May 1, 1846, the son of Rev. Gideon H. and Mary B. (Smith) Moon, of English stock, and natives of Vermont and Maine severally. They came to Big Island and were married there in 1841 ; ten children were born to their union, six are living: Henry N, Ellen M.. Amanda E., Flora B., William R. and Orrin D. Esther, Eber B., Marilla and Thomas are deceased. Rev. Moon moved to Big Island about 1838, settling in the beech woods. Two years later, he was ordained to the ministry, and has preached over forty years. He went to Wayne County, 111., in 1872, and lives there still. Our subject obtained a good education, finishing at the La Rue Schools, and taught at intervals for three years. January 21, 1869, he married Leah A. Hover, daughter of Isaiah and Mary (Scribner) Hover, of German and English ancestry, and natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio severally; his father came to Marion County in 1837, and his father entered 200 acres of land August 10, 1837, receiving a title from President Van Buren. Isaiah and Mary Hover had thirteen children, nine living - Sanford S., Martha S., Leah A., Sylvanns, Isaiah. Ellen M., Doratha M., Olive E. and Minnie E., Samuel H, aged thirty -three years, and three infants are deceased. Mr. Moon commenced life with scarcely anything, but has to-day (1883) fifty seven acres of good land, valued at $60 per acre. He is a respected citizen, a Republican, and with his wife a member of the Free Will Church of La Rue.

DAVID MORRAL. the third son of William and Mary (Watkins) Morral, was born in Salt Rock Township September 25, 1857. He obtained a good education, and was married, October 31, 1878, to Eliza H. Davidson, a daughter of James and Minerva (Dalzell) Davidson, of German and Irish extraction, and the parents of seven living children - Elizabeth^ John, William, George, Jane, HughV. and Eliza H. ; two deceased are Mary A., aged nine years, and Albert, aged two years. Mr. Morral receiving but a trifle from his father's estate, has to-day, through unceasing efforts, a farm of eighty acres, valued at $75 per acre. Recently he erecled a comfortable frame house, and made other valuable improvements. He is an enthusiastic Republican, and a highly inspected citizen.

MILTON MORRAL, first son of William and Mary (Watson) Morral, was born August 19, 1851. He obtained a good education, finishing at the Lebanon Normal School; he taught seven successive winters, but for the past five years, has been devoting his attention to dealing in stock; he owns 150 acres of valuable land worth $65 per acre. He is a prominent and an enthusiastic Republican. In 1879, he was nominated for County Recorder, and made a very creditable race, though not an aspirant for the office; he has been Trustee of the township four years, and in 1883 was elected Assessor; he is an active member of the F. & A. M.. and was the first Master Mason at La Rue.

WILLIAM L. MORRAL is the fourth son of William and Mary (Watson) Morral, born April 2, 1861. Having obtained a practical education, he was married. December 25, 1880, to Miss Jennie Huff, daughter of

Joseph and Margaret Huff, of English stock, and natives of Ohio. The mother died in 1S82, aged forty-four years, but the father is a resident of Scott Town. William L. devotes his energies to his farm of eighty acres, and to stock dealing. His farm is valued at $70 per acre, and in stock matters he has made a success; he is a stanch Republican and a respected citizen.

JOSEPH MORRIS is a native of Maiion Township, born August 9, 1835, the son of Benjamin and Sarah A. (Reiley) Morris, of English ancestry, and natives of Delaware. They were married in Pickaway County, Ohio, July 4, 1815, and came to Marion County in 1824. Having acquired a practical education in the common schools, Joseph remained with his parents until marriage, which occurred September 25, 1856, to Caroline McNeal, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth McNeal, natives of Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Morris have had live children, four living - Elizabeth E., Marshall A., William H. and Thomas O. Isaac J. died in 1878, aged sixteen years. Mr. Morris commenced with nothing, but to-day he has a farm of eighty acres (when purchased, all forest), in a good state of cultivation, which he values at $75 per acre. He is worth $7,000. As a citizen be has a good reputation. Is a Republican, and, with his wife, a member of the Union Presbyterian Church.

REV. WILLIAM R, MORRIS was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, December 19, 1819, the son of Benjamin and Sarah (Reiley) Morris, of English and Welsh ancestry, and natives of the State of Delaware. At an early age, they came to the above county, and were married July 4, 1815. Mrs. Morris was the daughter of John and Elsie (Mitten) Reiley. and one of twelve children, seven still surviving - William R., Elizabeth, John R., Stephen, Elsie, Joseph and Sarah Z. The deceased were Isaac, born May 4, 1816, died September 22, 1838; Maria, born July 4, 1817, died October 12, 1839; Lydia, born October 23, 1828, died February 4, 1849, and Benjamin, born November 7, 1830, died March 21, 1842, and an infant son. Mr. W. R. Morris was brought to this county when only six years of age, his parents settling in Marion Township, and he has since remained in this county. He obtained a good practical education in the common and high schools at Marion, completing his school-days when aged twenty-three years. He taught more or less for four years, receiving from $12 to $15 a month. He was married in Wyandot County, Ohio, April 10, 1845, to Sarah A. Curlis, daughter of Jacob and Charity (Albertson) Curlis, of Ger man descent, but natives of New Jersey. They were the parents of seven children, three surviving - David; Sarah A., born April 16, 1882; and John F. The names of the dead are - Elizabeth, Citturrah A., Rachel and Daniel. Mr. and Mrs. Morris have five children, whose names are Olive E., born October 1, 1846; Jacob, November 4, 1848; Benjamin W. January 1, 1851; John F., May 10, 1853; and David M., April 24, 1856; the four eldest are married. Mr. Morris owns a fine farm, consisting of 265 acres, and is one of the best farmers in the township, and enjoys the full confidence of his neighbors. He is a stanch Democrat; was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of County Commissioners, caused by the death of W. H. Harvey, and stibsequently was elected to that office in 1863. He was Trustee of the township eight consecutive years, is a prominent member and liberal supporter of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which he has been officially connected as a minister for many years.

1841, when he moved upon a farm of eighty acres one and a half miles east of Marion. About eight years later, he sold the 240 acres near Scott Town and bought of Gen. Rowe the Histler farm of 320 acres joining the eighty acres east of Marion. Here he erected a fine residence and other buildings and lived there until the spring of 1854, when he was killed by a train of cars, on what is now the N. Y., P. & O. Railroad. He left a widow and six children. His son. George Ambrose Mouser, enlisted in the spring of 1861 in the second military company raised in Marion County, to serve as a Federal soldier in the war of the rebellion, and died in October of the same year of typhoid fever, at Cumberland, Md. He was a talented young man, and considered a natural orator. He was popular in his regiment, and would no doubt have made a brilliant record had it not been for his untimely end. Another son, Homer S. , was also out in the 100- day service. Isaac Mouser was married to Ann Eliza Strawbridge, a daughter of Justus Strawbridge, who came from England when a boy and settled in what was Columbia County, near Harrisburg, Penn. Justus Strawbridge married Ann Maus, a daughter of a wealthy German family who traced their ancestry to the nobility of Germany. After Isaac Mouser's death, his widow moved to Shelby ville. 111. , where she died in March, 1875; her remains were brought back and buried in the Marion Cemetery. The children of Isaac Mouser and his wife, Ann Eliza (Strawbridge) Mouser, are as follows: J. A. Mouser, a practicing physician at La Rue, Marion County, Ohio; Homer S., a lawyer at Shelbyville. 111.; Abram C, a lawyer in Sullivan, 111. ; Isaac J., a lawyer in Huron, Dakota. Of the daughters, Mary J. married Daniel Jacoby and resides in Abilene, Kan.; and Emily H. married Rev. George W. Burns, who dow owns a farm near Bloomington, 111., and preaches in the vicinity. All the boys except Isaac J. are classical graduates of the Ohio Wesleyan University and Mary J. is a graduate of the Ohio Wesleyan Female College of Delaware, Ohio.

J. A MOUSER, M. D., was born in Salt Rock Township, Marion County, Ohio, December 13, 1835, and is the son of Isaac and Ann Eliza /Strawbridge) Mouser. - The Doctor was reared to the life of a farmer. At the age of twenty, he commenced teachiug school, and in March, 1856, became a student at the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio, where he graduated in the classical course, June 26, 1862. He soon afterward commenced the study of medicine, with Dr. R. L. Swenev, of Marion, with whom he remained two years. He attended medical lectures at the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati two winters, graduating March 2, 1865, and was examined and accepted as Acting Assistant Surgeon of the United States Army, and sent to the post hospital at Camp Butler, Illinois. He was married, March 1, 1864, to Sarah E. Delong, a daughter of Dr. H. P. and Ann S. (Holmes) Delong. From this marriage there were eight children - May Delong, Ambrose Henry, Grant Earl, George, Maud, Lloyd, Howard and Roy Homer. At the close of the war, Dr. Mouser came to La Rue July 31, 1865, and commenced the practice of his profession in partnership with Dr. Delong, which continued until 1869; since then he has practiced alone. In politics, the Doctor was a Republican until 1872; since that time he has acted with the Prohibition party. He has ever been an earnest advocate of temperance, and has taken an active part toward the suppression of the traffic in intoxicating liquors within the vicinity of La Rue. The Doctor has served the citizens of La Rue Village as Councilman two terms, and as member of the Board of Education about ten years, of which he is now the President. He is a member of the F. & A. M., I. O. O. F. and the P. O. S. of

A., and also a member of the Ohio State Medical Society, and one of the founders of the present Marion County Medical Society. He is very pleasantly situated in La Rue, but has recently made purchases of property at Abilene, Texas, with which place he was so favorably impressed that he has some idea of moving there with his family.

JAMES C. MUSTAIN was born in Virginia, October 25, 1817, the son of Healeyand Elizabeth (Butcher) Mustain, of English and German ancestry respectively, but natives of Virginia. This family migrated to Ohio in 181:-}, settling in Logan County six years, ^v hen they moved to Marion County, locating in Bowling Green Township, among the first settlers. He was born May 6. 1787, and died February 12, 1863, aged eighty-one years; his wife was born March 15, 1791, and died June 26, 1866, aged seventy - five years. James C, having received a limited education, married, December 16, 1841, Sarah Johnson, daughter of Joseph and Matilda (Lobdell) Johnson, of English ancestry, but natives of Ohio and New York. They were the parents of six children, only two living - Sarah, born February 23, 1823, and Levi, May 30, 1825. The deceased are Mary, Samuel, Rebecca and Jared. James C. and Sarah Mustain have had two children - Maria A., born May 5, 1853, and James C, born October 6, 1849, died April 27, 1875. Mr. Mustain has always given his attention to farming, but fortbirty-one years bas been a resident of La Rue, purchasing the first lot sold in this village; he is a respectable citizen; himnelf and wife have been members of the Baptist Church for the past twenty years; in politics, he is a Republican.

ELIAS MYERS, a retired farmer, born September 12, 1814, in Hampshire County, Va., is the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Puckman) Myers, who came to Licking County, Ohio, in 1816, remaining there ten years, when they moved to Franklin Count\ , Ohio, and came to Marion County in 1829. They settled in Montgomery Township. Elizabeth, the wife, died May 12, 1829, and Jacob in 1856, in Missouri, aged seventy two years. The name of their second child is Jonathan. Having obtained a limited education, Elias Myers began when fourteen years of age to learn the tanner's trade, which he completed when twenty years old; that same year he commenced the tanning business for himself in Montgomery township, continuing in that avocation for twenty-five years. When a young man, he with his father, Jacob Myers, and Washington Armstrong, built the first mill, ground the first flour and sawed the first log in this township. La Rue was then a wilderness. Mr. M. married, September 18, 1836, Jane Walker, a daughter of James and Elizabeth Walker, natives of Delaware, and the parents of six children, four of whom still survive - John, Jane, Mary and Eliza Walker. Jane, the wife of Mr. Myers, died September 18, 1839, leaving one child, John, who also died aged twenty three years. Mr. Myers married again. June 24, 1841, Parmelia, the widow of Richard Tarnany, and a daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Spracklen. This family worships at the United Brethren Church. Mr. Myers was a farmer for a number of years, and in politics is a Republican.

GILBERT N. MYERS, Esq., was born in Montgomery Township May 16, 1842, the son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Davis) Myers (see Jonathan Myers' sketch). Having attained a fair education, Mr. Myers followed the business of teaching at intervals for ten years. About this time, he spent three years visiting the West, including Nebraska and Kansas and Colorado, etc. Returning, he married. May 12, 1874. Miss Harriet Ward, daughter of David and Margaret (Pangburn) Ward, and settled in Dudley Township,

Hardin Co., Ohio, and lived there seven years. Two children crowned this union - Gilbert C. (deceased) and Vesta L.. aged (1883) six years. This wife died September 22, 1877, aged thirty-two years. Mr. Myers married again May 5, 1881, in St. Elmo, Illinois, Anna Hollis, daughter of Henry T. Hollis, M. D., and Ruth (Teeters) Hollis, and they have had one child - Hattie M. While living in Hardin County, Ohio, Mr. Myers served as Justice of the Peace three years, and in 1873-74 edited a newspaper in connection with J . J. Hopkins. He came to La Rue in 1881, where, in 1882, he was again elected Justice of the Peace, and in 1883 to the office of Treasurer of the township. He is now tilling both of these offices satisfac torily. He is a respected citizen, and is identified with the I. O. O. F., the Freemasons and the Republican party.

JONATHAN MYERS is a retired farmer, born in Licking County, Ohio, December 25, 1819, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Ruckman) Myers, of German and English ancestry respectively, but natives of Virginia. They were the parents of two children - Elias and Jonathan. The father was born June 14, 1787, and died June 3, 1857, aged seventy years. The mother, born March 14, 1784, passed away May 12, 1839, aged fifty-five years. Mr. Myers first settled in Marion in the fall of 1829, and settled upon the banks of the Scioto, in Montgomery Township, the spring of 1835, among the first pioneers of the township. December 24, 1839, he married Elizabeth Davis, daughter of William H. and Mary (Johnson) Davis, of Welsh and English ancestry, and natives of Delaware. They were the parents of fourteen children. The living are Asa Edward, Gilbert Nelson, Harvey Wilson, William Jacob, Joshua Davis, Sarah Mariah, Nancy Jane, Robert Jonathan, Permela Luella and James Samuel. The deceased are Mary Elizabeth, George, Sr., George, Jr. and John Henry. Mrs. Myers was born January 1G, 1823, and died September 10, 1869, aged forty-six years. Mr. Myers began life a poor boy, and has given his attention almost exclusively to farming (though for ten years he worked some at tanning), and is the owner to-day of 300 acres of well-improved and valuable land, besides town property in Lincoln, Neb., and a beautiful residence in La Rue, where he lives at present. He is not an office-seeker, though he has served as Trustee of the township. He is worthy of the respect of all, and enjoys the same. He is a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church, and the Republican party; is still hale and hearty.

WILLIAM J. MYERS is the son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Davis) Myers, a native of Montgomery Township, born July 5, 1845. He acquirpd an education in the common schools and remained with his parents until his marriage, which took place October 1, 1873, to Miss Emma Topliff, daughter of Lewis and Dorcas (Bent) Topliff. and five children have been born to them. Their names are Louis E., born October 9, 1874; John S., July 19, 1876; Princess L., January 15, 1879; William, December 15, 1882; and Mary E., died September 4, 1881, aged five and a half months. Our subject has been devoting his entire attention to the art of farming, and so successful have been his efforts that he owns 242 acres of fine land, located one and a half miles north of La Rue. Recently, he has made valuable improvements. He is energetic, highly respected, a member of the I. O. O. F., a Republican, and, with his wife, a member of the Free- Will Baptist Church.

CHARLES NOYES, was born in Wayne County. Ohio, May 1. 1841. son of Charles and Susan (Fisher) Noyes, of Scotch, French and German ancestry, but natives of Ohio, and Massachusetts respectively. Our subject came to Marion County, in 1860, and married July 2i), 1863, Miss Lydia Hastings, daughter of John and Jane Hastings, whowe parents (Jane's) were of Irish descent. This union has resulted in the birth of seven children- Hiram M., Clarence S., Luther A., Edna E., Susan M., Magdalena J. and John C. Mr. Noyes commenced life for himself when aged fourteen years, and so successful have been his efforts, that he owns to-day (1883) 1(30 acres of improved land, valued at $70 per acre. He makes a specialty of thoroughbred horses. Politically, he is an Independent voter.

LARA O'HARA is a native of the Esmerald Isle, born July 11, 1811, and emigrated to America in 1833. stopping in New York three years, in Connecticut one year, then to Northhampton, Mass., one year, then to Gabon, Ohio, where he engaged in a tannery. His advent in La Rue occurred in 1853. August 25, 1855, he married Catherine Golather, daughter of John and Nora A. Golather, residents of Ireland, and the parents of three children - Patrick, Catherine and Ann. Lara and Catherine O'Hara are the parents of six children, four of whom are living-- Andrew. Catherine Lara, Jr., and Anora. The names of the deceased are John and Michael. Mr. O'Hara has been engaged with the C, O, C. & I. Railroad, since its construction in 1853, the most of the time having in charge the water tank at La Rue. His son Andrew has been engaged with the same road, acting for eleven years as operator, and three as train dispatcher. At the age of twenty-five years, he was promoted to the responsible position as master of transportation at Union City, Ind. Mr. O'Hara and family are Catholics; he is a Democrat.

MRS. JANE (CAREY) OWENS, widow of Hiram A. Owens, was born in Sussex County, Del., August 12, 1830, a daughter of William and Agnes (Pettit) Carey, of Irish and Scotch extraction, and natives of the same county. They came to Zanesville, Ohio, in 1834, remaining there a short time, thence to Montgomery Township the same year, settling on the banks of the Scicto River, the Indians encamping across the river; thence near Carey's Station, living there about five years. They had six children, five living - Jane, George R. , Winget L., Nancy A., Mary P.; William died in infancy. The father died about 1870. Our subject was married, May 18, 1862, to Hiram A. Owens, and one daughter, Augusta, was born to them. He was a son of Isaac and Margaret (Turpens) Owens, of Irish and Scotch ancestry, and natives of Sussex County, Del. They moved to Ohio in 1824T stopping in Pike County eleven years, thence to Putnam County two years, coming then to Montgomery Township. As a citizen, he won the esteem of the community. He died December 21, 1866, aged seventy-nine years; Margaret Owens, his wife, died March 13. 1881, aged ninety- four years. Mr. Hiram Owens acquired his education in the common school, and mar ried first Miss Satira Sprague, daughter of William and Sarah (Davis) Sprague. There ha,ye been born to them three children, two living - Minerva D., born September 8, 1850; William, May 25, 1856. The deceased was Irwin C. died September 28, 1849, aged two years. Mrs. Owens was born August 14. 1864, and died November 7, 1860, aged thirty one years. Mr. O. was an influential farmer, owning at his death 240 acres. His decease occurred in 1865. By industry Mrs. O. has added 115 acres, owning with her step -son 354 acres, valued at $70 per acre. They make rearing of stock a specialty.

^YILL1AM E. PARKER was born in Zane Township, Logan County, Ohio. April 5, 1844. His parents' names were William and Heppy (Ewaus) Parker, the former a native of Bourbon County, Kv. . and the latter of Lo- gan County. Ohio. He passed his youth in Logan County, and learned the business of a miller in his father's mill at West Liberty. In 1862, being thpn eighteen years of age, he was employed as a clerk for the Quartermaster of the Fifty fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, then stationed near Clarksburg, Va., remaining in this position for eighteen months. In 1S64, he enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Thirty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, for three months; was with a detachment of bis regiment that participated in the battle of Cold Harbor, and on the expiration of his term of service he was honorably discharged October 5. 1864, when he returued home. He soon secured a clerkship in the Bellefontaine Kailroad freight office, where he remained until 1869, when he was appointed railroad agent at La Rue, a position that he held for six years; then he was transferred to Anderson, Ind., acting as railroad agent at that place for six months; then returned to La Rue and was employed at the wood- bending works until April, 1883, when he was appointed Postmaster at La Rue, a position which he now holds. In politics, he is a Republican, and has served the village of La Rue as its Mayor for one term, and as a member of the Council for two terms. He was married in January. 1877, to Miss Emma F. Bechtold, a daughter of Christian Becbtold, and by this marriage there are two children - Margaret and John Christian.

CORD H. PRETTYMAN was born in Sussex County, Del., January 9, 1825, the son of Joseph and Nancy (Walker) Prettyman, of English and Scotch-Irish ancestry, and natives of the same State. They came to Champaign County, Ohio, in 1832, stopping there four Years, and they settled permanently in Montgomery Township, Marion County, Ohio. They were the parents of twelve children, five surviving - Cord H., Elizabeth, Thomas, Sarah and David. The names of the deceased are Mary, Nancy. George, Robert, James. Kensey and Violetta. The father died September 25, 1840, and the mother January 14, 1871 The subject of this sketch, having obtained a practical education, was for three years a drover, and two years a bartender for Lyman Walker, of Marion. He married, October 29, 1846, Comfort O. Wilson, born May 13, 1827, a daughter of Kendle and Amelia (Dutton) Wilson, of English ancestry, and natives of Delaware. They moved to Obio, and settled in Bowling Green Township. Marion County, where he died in 1833. His wife survived until i860. Mr. C. H. Prettyman and wife are the parents of ten children, nine living - Nelson T. , born October 23, 1849; Jennie A., November 9. 1851; George W.. Julv 5, 1853; Alice, April 29, 1855; Happy V., February 19, 1857; Malinda B. , December 13, 1859; JeannettaL., November 28, 1861; LoveyA.. June 23, 1864, and Nellie V., February 6, 1867. George W. P. was born May 5, 1848, and died May 27, 1852. For two years, Mr. Prettyman bought and shipped stock, but he has been giving his attention principally to the farm, which contains 278 acres of good land. He settled upon it in 1836, when it was a dense wilderness. He has been Trustee of the township several terms, its Assessor one year, and a member of the Board of Education five years, and of the County Board of Agriculture eight years. He is a Republican, belongs to the F. & A. M., to the I. O. O. F., and to the Methodist Episcopal Church.

DAVID PRETTYMAN, son of Joseph and Nancy (Walker) Prettyman, was born in Champaign County, Ohio. July 4, 1837, of English and Scotch-Irish ancestry. Having acquired a fair education, he married, May 10, 1857, Martha J. Beacb, who was born February 2, 1839, and three children were born to them - Irven, born March 30, 1858: Joseph, born June

19, 1865; and Eloiry, born December 30, 1862,1 dying April 21, 1863. Mr. Prettyman has been dependent on bis own resources since his twelfth year, and so successfully has he labored that he now has eighty acres of valuable land, worth $60 per acre. He is a worthy citizen, Democrat, and a member of the Meihodist Episcopal Church.

GEORGE H. POSTLES, sole proprietor of a livery stable at La Rue, Ohio, was born in Sussex County, Del., April 15, 1833, the son of John and Mary (Gray) Postles, of German descent and natives of the above State. They came to this State in 1839, settling in Salt Rock Township, Marion County, among the first settlers. They had four children, three of whom survive - Mary E. , Rachel A. and George H. ; Eliza J. is dead. Mr. Postles was married August. 16, 1855, to Ann Waples, daughter of Benjamin arid Kebecca Waples, of English ancestry, and natives of Delaware. This union has been crowned with six children - Elnore J., Mary R., John E., Georgietta, Harry B. and Louis. Mr. Postles, having obtained a limited education, engaged when aged eighteen years in farming, continuing ten years, when he followed tanning and other occupations. Some time since, he moved to La Lue, purchasing his stable of B. W. Miller. He is keeping a good outfit in both buggies and horses, and is commanding his share of the patronage of the traveling public. He enjoys the respect of the community, aud is a Democrat

SAMUEL R. RILEY is a native of Montgomery Township, born February 3, 1857, the only son of William Riley. He was educated wholly at the common school, and was married October 1, 1878, to Hannab M. Miller, daughter of George W. and Mary (Endreken) Miller. The name of their only child is George William, born September 25, 1879. Mr. Riley is a promising young man, being strictly moral, energetic and business like. Already he has accumulated a property of $3,000. He is a Republican, nnd a member of the Free- Will Baptist Church, and she belongs to the M. E. Church.

WILLIAM RILEY was born October 20, 1823, the son of William and Vezy Riley, of English extraction, and natives of Delaware, who came to Ohio, settling in Marion Count} at a very early date, having obtained a deed of some land in this county even before the war of 1812. They had six children, three still living - John, WTilliam and Robert. The deceased were Nancy, Patience and an infant son, George. The mother died in 1829, but the father survived until 1846. William Riley, having received a fair education from the district schools, married, February 23, 1851, Elizabeth Powell, born March 3, 1831, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Powell, natives of Wales. They have had five children - Lydia J., born January 31, 1852; Mary E., August 22, 1854; Samuel R., February 3, 1857; Sarah E., October 12, 1859, and Princess I., June 24, 1863. Mrs. Riley's death occurred October 9, 1880. Mr. Riley received a small pittance from his father's estate, but has accumulated a snug little fortune, having now 145 acres of land, valued at $70 per acre. He was born, reared, and has always lived in this county. He enjoys the confidence of the community in which he resides, is a member of the Free- Will Baptist Church, and is a Republican.