Montville Township (part 3 of 8)

D. B. SANFORD, farmer; P. O. Chatham Center; was born June 20, 1813, in Green Township, Chenango Co., N. Y., the third of a family of nine children, whose parents were Beers and Rachel (Akerly) Sanford. Beers was a son of Lemuel Sanford, whose children were Beers, Jackson, Daniel, Darius, Hannah and Apha. Rachel was a daughter of Samuel, whose offspring were Rachel, Vina, Polly, Rhoda, Betsey, Conrad and Miller. The Akerlys were originally from Holland, while the Sanfords, so far as known, are descendants of the Puritans. The Sanford family came West in 1832, and located in the northeastern part of Harrisville Township, where Albert Sanford now resides. Here Beers Sanford purchased 60 acres, which cost $3.50 per acre. Here he settled, in the woods, and remained on this tract until his decease, which occurred Dec. 7, 1877, in his 84th year. His wife lived until she turned her fourscore and four years; she died Dec. 23, 1880. This venerable couple had been members of the M. E. Church for many years. Both died in the triumph of a living faith. The last words he uttered were, "I know that my Redeemer liveth," and soon passed to his rest. Darius B. assisted his father in clearing up his farm: At the age of 21, he began working out by the month, receiving $9 per month. He continued in this way until his union with Nancy Rosa, Feb. 28, 1843, who was born Aug. 12, 1825, in Steuben Co., N. Y., daughter of William and Elizabeth (Davis) Rosa, the latter of whom was a daughter of Benjamin and Nancy Davis. William Rosa was a soldier in the war of 1812. To Beniamin Davis were born two sons and six daughters, whose nans are Henry, Abram, Elizabeth, Margery, Phoebe, Julia, Nancy and Sarah. To William Rosa were born eleven children, all of whom grew to maturity. Mrs. Sanford had three brothers who took their places in the rank and file of the "boys in blue." William died of disease at Pittsburg Landing. Isaac was taken prisoner, and served many weary and hungry days within the confines of Libby Prison ; he had served all through the war, and was in the prison at the time Richmond was captured. Reuben after serving his time in the 10th Kan. V. I., and eseaping the perils of war, was murdered, after the war, at Baxter Springs, being shot by some unknown party, and his body afterward found in the river. He was last seen driving his team, which was never seen afterward. Soon after Mr. Sanford was married, he set up housekeeping on his fathers place. All the household -effects he had to begin with, he could have wheeled upon a barrow. He lived there about eight years, and, during this time, worked out as he could, and managed to save enough, in this time, to make a payment upon a place of his own. His father was unable to assist him, but our worthy subject was energetic, and, having a good wife to assist him, "gained ground" every year. His first purchase was in the east part of the township, where he purchased the place which W. Wideman now owns, which was unimproved; he soon cleared this, and made another purchase near by, which he also cleared up. Since 1872, he has been a resident of the farm he now owns, which was settled by Amasa Packard. Mr. Sanford has done an immense amount of hard labor, and has made all he has by the hardest of work. He | has four children - Delia, Sarah, Jane ana Hi- |

JACKSON STROUP, farmer and blacksmith; P. O. Chatham Center; born March 9, 1822, in Rich Hill Township, Greene Co., Penn., son of Samuel and Rachel (Rush) Stroup. Samuel was a son of Thomas, of German descent, to whom were born John, George, Millie and Lavina. The father of Rachel was Peter Rush, a native of Pennsylvania. Jackson was a lad of 13 when his parents came West. His father located first in Spencer, purchasing land, for which he paid $5 per acre. He did not remain long on this place, but moved about considerably before he died, renting land in different loealities. His death occurred in the year 1840. His family consisted of nine children, all of whom lived to maturity. They were Lucinda, Eliza, Jackson, Silas, George, Parker, Oliver, Martin and Phillip. After the death of his father, Jackson took charge of the family, and kept them together, and maintained them until they were enabled to care for themselves. At the age of 25, he was married to Delilah Haines, who was born in Wooster, Ohio, Oct. 28, 1827, daughter of Jacob and Maria (Space) Haines. Jacob was born in New York, and was a son of Christopher, a native of Germany, whose family consisted of nine children. After the marriage of Mr. Stroup, he located in Spencer Township and worked at his trade. In 1859, he moved to this township and purchased of Mr. Charles Collins 40 acres, and has since added to the same until he now has 90 acres. Six ehildren have been born to him, who are George A., Garner, Chester, Martha (now Mrs. William Maxon) Edman and Harvey. Mrs. Stroup's father came West to Wayne Co. when young, his father being one of the first settlers in the county. Mr. Stroup and wife are members of the M. E. Church.

WILLIAM SHOEMAKER, farmer; P. O. Chatham Center; was born July 22, 1832, in Wayne Co., Ohio, the ninth child of a family of fourteen children born to Rev. John and Catharine (Ringer) Shoemaker. This gentleman was born April 3, about the year 1788, in Armstrong Co., Penn, son of Joseph Shoemaker, of German ancestry. To him were born seven children. Catharine Ringer was a daughter of Michael, to whom were born five sons and five daughters, who were John, George, Michael, William and Henry; the daughters were Catharine, Mary, Betsey and Catharine. John Shoemaker, the father of William, emigrated West about the year 1826, locating in what was then Perry Township, Wayne Co., where he purchased 160 acres of land. John Shoemaker, after thirty years' ministerial labor in the German Baptist Church, departed this life June 10,1855. He was a just and upright man, a kind father and a consistent Christian. William left home at 22 years of age. Nov. 22, 1854, was married to Leah Berkey, who was born in Northampton Co., Penn., Sept. 4, 1831, daughter of Christian and Barbara (Shaum) Berkey. Christian was born and raised in Northampton Co., his wife in Plainfield Township. The mother of Barbara Shaum was a Miller prior to her marriage. Mrs. Shoemaker's parents came West about the year 1842. Christian Berkey, the father of Mrs. Shoemaker, died in 1873, his wife, 1856. "They were members of the Mennonite Church. After Mr. Shoemaker was married, he lived one year and a halfon his father's farm, then removed to Ashland Co., where helived eight years. In 1863, located where he now resides. First purchased 85 acres of Robinson, for which he paid $34; has since adddd to it until he has 172 acres. Has three children - Melinda, now Mrs. McVicker, on farm adjoining; Eliza and Lorin, at home. Mr. Shoemaker has a fine location, and his new residence, built the past year, is one of the finest. He and wife are members of the German Baptist Church ; also, his eldest daughter. In connection with his farming, he runs a dairy of twenty cows, and is a successful farmer.

EDWARD TALBOTT, retired farmer; P. O. Chatham Center; was born March 4, 1809, in Cazenovia Township, Madison Co., N. Y., 'son of Samuel and Betsey (Arnold) Talbott. Betsey was a daughter of Peleg, who was born in Providence, R. I., and of Scotch ancestry. Edward Talbott, grandfather of our subject, was a native of England, and emigrated to America during the latter part: of the eighteenth century. He was a man of superior education and mental endowments, and was for many years in His Majesty's service as a Recording Officer and Surveyor. He was related to some of the noble families of England. His mother was a Countess, and resided in a fine mansion a short distance from London. Samuel Talbott, him were born nine children - Hiram, Lorenzo, Edward, Alpheus, George, Maria, Caroline, Eliza and Sarah. Edward was 22 when he began for himself. His first purchase of land was in Murray Township, Orleans Co., N. Y. Jan. 22, 1839, he was married to Cynthia Reynolds, born in Madison Co., N. Y., in 1816, daughter of Col. and Phebe (Avery) Reynolds. After his marriage, he purchased a small farm near his father's, where he resided until 1846, when he sold out and came West, locating in this township, purchasing 121 acres where Mr. Frost now resides. In 1855, he bought out Marcus Lyon, south of the Center, purchasing 1462 acres at $30 per acre, and kept the same until 1870, when he sold out to A. C. Packard at $70 per acre, and has since resided at the Center. Five daughters have been born him, who have since married, and are residents of the township. Euphemia married Amasa Clapp; Lucy A., P. D. Stowell; Henrietta, W. H. Shane ; Mattie, A. R. Clapp; Ida, B. O. McConnell. Mr. Talbott began life poor, but by good management has accumulated a comfortable fortune. He is not a church member, nor has he ever taken an active part in the politics of his township, further than to vote intelligently.

O. E.. TOWN, farmer; P. O. Chatham Center ; is a native of the Buckeye State, and was born May 11, 1847, in Parkman, Geauga Co.; son of Lyman and Betsey (Porter) Town. The former was born July 13, 1801, in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., and was a son of Isaac Town. Betsey Porter was born in the same State, Feb. 20, 1808, and was a daughter of John Porter. To Isaac Town was born a family of eleven children, but one now living, Sylvia, who married Stephen Gates, of Geauga Co. Lyman Town was married in New York,and emigrated West to Geauga Co., where he settled in 1846. To him was born a family of eleven children, nine in the Empire State ; those living are Isaac ; Mary, Mrs. E. White, in Ashtabula Co.; A. C., in Parkman, on the homestead ; Ira P.; Francis H.; Roxie Mrs. Edwin Fisher, in Portage Co.; Orrin E., in this township ; and Alvira O. (Mrs. Edward Beardsley) ; all of them in Geauga Co. except Orrin E., Roxie and Mary. Clark Town, son of Isaac, was a soldier in the war of 1812. Of the Town family, there were engaged in the late war Francis H. and Ira P., both members of the 9th Ohio Artillery, the former serving five and the latter three years. Lyman Town was a farmer, and cleared up a farm in Chautauqua Co. before coming West. He died in Geauga Co., Feb. 13, 1880 ; his wife survives him: O. E. left home at 23. Jan. 17, 1871, he was married to Mary E. Fellows, who was born July 1, 1849, in Onondaga Co., N. Y.; daughter of Henry and Susan Fellows (his second wife), who was born in Pompey, Onondaga Co., N. Y., July 20, 1813. They were married in Lake Co., Nov. 15, 1840, and had five children, three now living - Stephen, Mary E. and Eunice (Mrs. John Dague); all of this township. Hiram died at Winchester, March 23, 1862 ; he was a member of Co. K, 8th O. V. I. Since 1871, Mr. Town has resided on the farm he now owns, consisting of 9. :cres, which was the farm settled and cleared up by Henry Fellows. To Mr. Town have been born three children - Henry L., Edwin O. and Leo E. Both he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

CHARLES P. THATCHER, merchant, Chatham Center; born in Litchfield Township March 7, 1848 ; son of Buckley and Emerancy (Culver) Thatcher. He was born Feb. 22, 1806, at Lee, in Berkshire Co., Mass. She was born in same place Feb. 12, 1807; daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth (Leonard) Culver. The genealogy of the Thatcher family runs in this order: The father of Buckley was Timothy, who was born at Wareham, but removed in early life to Lee, Berkshire Co. He there married Dolly (Dorothy) Phelps, Dec. 31,1799. He was & son of Deacon Roland, who married, June 28, 1773, to Elizabeth Nye, of Rochester, Mass. He was a son of Rev. Roland, who was born Aug. 28,1710, at Barnstable; was educated for the ministry, and graduated at Harvard College in 1733; was ordained as minister in 1740, and was a Pastor for thirty-four years. His wife was Abigail (Crocker) Roland ; was a son of Col. John, born at Yarmouth Jan. 28, 1645. For thirty years, he was Register of Deeds for the county, and for many years Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and Colonel of a regiment of militia. Hedied March 17, 1764, at the age of 90. His wife was Desire Sturgis Dimmock. The parents of our subject emigrated West in 1830, arriving in Litchfield in June. He was a cabinet-maker by occupation. After his arrival, he made several removals, first to Elyria, then to Hudson, next to Ridgeville, then to Grafton, and, in 1837, returned to Litchfield, where he located and remained until his death, dent near Oneida, N. Y., while returning home from a visit to his friends in Massachusetts. His wife still survives him, and resides with her son Charles P. Of eight children who grew to maturity, but five are now living, viz., James G., in this township; Sarah E., Mrs. F. L. Fairchild, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; Abigail, with her mother; Charles P. and Timothy D., in Buffalo, Neb. At the age of 16, Charles P. left home and engaged as clerk for one year in Ashland Co. Two years later he purchased a farm and engaged in farming. In 1862, bought a place in this township and remained on the same until he engaged in the mercantile business in 1876, at Chatham Center. Sept. 12, 1871, was married to Lida Packard, who was born June 18,1851, being the eldest child of Jonathan Packard. To them have been born four children - Roscoe W., Edna L., Lula M. and infant unnamed. He and wife are both members of the Congregational Church. Since March, 1879, has been serving as Postmaster.

Chautauqua Co., N. Y., son of James and Anna (Peebles) White, his father's name was James, and came from the Emerald Isle. To him were born James, David, Daniel, John, William, Henry and Mary; Henry was killed by the falling of a tree. To his son James were born Mary E., Christina E., Oliver O., H. P., Henry, Walter C., Steuben, Oscar F. and Ozro E., of the above number but three are living, Christina E., of Fredonia, N. Y., the wife of O. Doolittle, Oscar in Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio, and our subject O. E. James White, the grandfather of Ozro, as well as his great-grandfather John, were soldiers in the war of the Revolution. James, the father of O. E., and his brothers David and John, were in the war of 1812. James White was born in Eastern New York June 14, 1784, his wife, Anna, in 1791 ; she died in 1855, and her husband Jan. 22, 1873. Mr. White, early in life, removed with parents to Madison Co., N. Y., afterward settled in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., and came West to this county, arriving Feb. 23, 1849. Anna Peebles was a daughter of William F., to whom were born Robert, William, Seth, Riley, Orrisa, Betsey and Anna. Since 1849, our subject has remained on the farm hbis father first consisting of 106 acres. May 3, 1855, our subin Plainfield, Mass., April 17, 1836, daughter of Wiiliam and Mary (Shaw) Stowell; he was born in Massachusetts March 28, 1812, she in same State in 1822; his father's name was David, whose wife was Polly Remington, to whom were born Nathan, Sallie, David, William, Harriet, Mehitable and Clarissa. The Stowells are of Scotch ancestry. Mrs. White's grandfather, on her mother's side, was John. Mrs. White has one brother and one sister living - Lydia A., Mrs. T. Rice, of Sullivan Township, Ashland Co., Ohio, and William H., in Fulton Co., this State. To Mr. and Mrs. White have been born three children, viz.: Mary, born Jan. 3, 1858, now the wife of H. Dustin, of this township; Walter Perry, Jan. 2, 1860, and O. Stowell, born Jan. 1, 1866. Mr. White, since his father's occupancy of this farm, has been a constant resident; is a man of easy habits, and is a lover of fun and good music, especially the violin, upon which he is an excellent performer. MAJ. WILLIAMS, cheese manufacturer, Chatham Center; was born in La Fayette Township May 22, 1836, the eldest of a family of four children, who are Mary C. (now in Polk Co., Iowa, the wife of Robert McConnell), Henry A. (in Morris Co., Kan.), Herbert R. (in Ravenna, Portage Co., Ohio), all of whom were born to Roswell and Clarinda (Jenkins) Williams. He was born Nov. 24, 1804, in Bennington Co., Vt., son of John Williams, of Welsh ancestry. Clarinda Jenkins was born May 29, 1812, in Jefferson Co., N. Y., and was married to Mr. Williams Oct. 7, 1834. Her father was Abiah Jenkins, who was an early settler in Jefferson Co. In the spring of 1833, Roswell Williams and wife joined the tide of emigration Westward, locating on 200 acres of land now owned by J. Chamberlain, in La Fayette Township. From Medina, their course was marked by blazed trees, the country then being a wilderness. Here, upon this farm, the father of our subject spent the greater part of his life. He died Oct. 5, 1877, his death resulting from accident while in Iowa visiting. He was riding out with his grandchildren, when the horse took fright and threw him out, breaking his ankle. Gangrene setting in, amputation became necessary, which operation he did not survive. For many years, he had been a prominent member in the Congregational Church ; was one of its charter members, and for many years was Deacon. He was a man universally beloved. He was a stanch Whig in the early part of his life ; later, he was a member of the Republican party, in which he ever took an active part. Our subject, though raised to farming, at the age of 18 began teaching, which he followed up to 1861, having taught in this time nineteen terms of school. March 26, 1860, he married L. C. Hickox, who was born Jan. 5, 1840, at Monroe Falls, Summit Co., Ohio, daughter of William and Almira (Bissell) Hickox. Both were born in Ontario Co. - he June 12, 1810 ; she March 29, 1811. He was a son of William Hickox, a soldier in the war of 1812, as were also Maj. Williams' grandfathers Jenkins and Williams. William Hickox, Jr., died in 1872; his wife in 1856. During the first year of the war, our subject was chosen Drillmaster of a home company in La Fayette, and, in September of that year (1861), he enlisted, and was chosen Captain of the company, and mustered into Co. B, 42d O. V. I. July 25, 1862, he was commissionéd as Major of the regiment, and served until Dec. 4, 1864, serving three years and three months, participating in many battles, some of which were Middle Creek, Chickasaw Bluff, Arkansas Post and Cumberland Gap. During a greater portion of the time, he was ia command of the regiment. In May, 1863, he was in command at Thompson's Hill, at Champion Hills and at Black River Bridge. He was in command at the first assault upon the works at Vicksburg, also at Jackson, Miss., and commanded when building bridge of boats across the Atchafalaya River. During his term of three years and three months' service, he came through without a wound or a scratch, at one battle receiving four bullet holes through his clothing. The last gun he heard fired before leaving the front for home, was fired at him by a bushwhacker at short range, which barely grazed his temple. Since the Major returned home, he has been engaged mostly in agricultural pursuits. In 1867, he embarked in the cheese manufactory at La Fayette, which he carried on successfully for twelve years. Since March, 1872, he has been a resident of this township, where he has been engaged in the same enterprise, having had an interest in the Litchfield and Wellington factories. At present, he is mainly interested in the one at Chatham Center, which absorbs the product of eight hundred cows. In political matters, he has, for several years past, borne a prominent part in the county. During the year 1880, he was a delegate to the State and National Conventions, and was unanimously elected a mem er of the State Board of Equalization the same year. Is a member of the Congregational Church, and of the Masonic Fraternity, both as W. M. of A.,F. & A. M., No. 58, and of the R. A. M., No. 36. Has five children - Gertrude L, Don R., Clare G. and Carl S. (twins), and Blake, the youngest.

J. D. WHITNEY, farmer; P. O. Chatham Center; was horn Feb. 23, 1827, in Lewis Co., N. Y., the second of a family of four children, boru to his parents, Hiram and Susan (Stanton) Whitney. liram Whitney was killed by the falling of a tree, when James was but a lad, and, as a consequence, he knows but little concerning the history of the Whitney family. After the death of his father, he lived with his mother until 12 years of age ; then he went to live with a man by the name of Kitts, with whom he,lived one year; then he went to Jefferson Co., and lived with his Uncle Hutchinson two years ; he worked at the tailor's trade two years; abandoning this, he worked one year at the cabinet-maker's trade; then he sailed on the lake one year; returning again to the cabinet business, he continued two seasons in the employ of Brittain; then he returned to the lake again one season; that fall he came out to this county and stayed one year; he returned once more to the lake, and at last came to Medina Co. to remain permanently. Jan. 1,1843, he.was married to Rhoda Smith, an adopted daughter of William Jordan, who was one of the first settlers of the township. After his marriage, he settled in town on a village lot. In the spring of 1850, he caught the gold fever and went to California, remaining one year ; he then returned to this county. In 1862, he located on the farm he now owns. His wife died in April, 1874, leaving, three children - Mary, now Mrs. S. H. MeConnell; Florilla, who mar- | ried A. Peckham, and James H Mr. and Mrs. | McConnell now reside in Kansas ; Florilla and husband in this township. Jan. 14, 1876, he was married to Adaline White, who was born Sept. 20, 1847, in Wayne Co., Ohio, near Smithville ; she is a daughter ot William and Julia (Stiver) White. Mrs. Whitney is a sister of Mrs. W. A. Cotner, of La Fayette Township. Since Mr. Whitney located here, he has been a constant resident. He recently sold 16 acres, including his residence and farm buildings, to A. Benton, now used for hotel purposes, and known as the Chatham House. In 1880, he built a new and substantial residence and barn just in the rear of the hotel, and is now very comfortably situated; he has 110 acres adjoining the town on the west. For several years he was engaged in raising short-horn cattle ; he afterward sold out to Amasa Clapp. Cast his first vote for Zachary Taylor ; has formerly been Democratic, but more recently has taken the Prohibition side, and is a strong temperance man. He has one child by his last marriage - Delbert B. WILLIAM H. WIDEMAN, farmer; P. O. Chatham Center; was born in this township, Feb. 17, 1845. His parents were Phillip and Elizabeth (Lance) Wideman, W. H. being their fourth child. Williams father dying, his mother was married to Phillip Long, with whom our subject lived and worked until past his majority. Afterward he worked out by the month for other parties, and farmed on shares. May 16, 1872, he married Sarah L. Sanford, who was born in Harrisville, Feb. 10, 1849, daughter of D. B. and Nancy Sanford. Shortly after their marriage, he purchased, of his father-in-law, the farm he now owns, which was cleared up by D. B. Sanford himself. Has one son, Lucius, called Luie R.; Leon died aged 2 years 10 months and 6 days. Mr. Wideman is the youngest male member of the Wideman family, and is a representative of one of the most respected families in the county. His wife is a member of the Congregationa) Church. ALDEN WHITMAN, farmer and Justice of | the Peace; P. O.:Chatham Center. Esquire Whitman was born April 9, 1832, in Savay Township, Berkshire Co., Mass., son of Isaac and Hannah (Packard) Whitman. He was born in Bridgeport, same State, in 1793, and was a son of Jeptha, who was of Irish ancestry. Hannah was born 1803, in Hampshire Co., daughter of Phillip Packard, who for five years was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. The Whitman family came West in 1842, locating in this township, one mile and a half south of the Center, on the farm now owned by John Lange, where he purchased 76 acres, for which he paid $14 per acre. To Jeptna Whitman were born seven children, whose names were Eben, Isaac, Ephraim, Noble, Ezra, Betsey and Sybil. To Isaac were born three children, two sons and one daughter, viz.: Alden, Isaac, Jr., and Harriet N.; Alden, of this township; Isaac is now in the mercantile business in Granger Township; Harriet N. is now the wife of J. A. Raw, of Granger. The father of Alden being in poor health, the- boys remained with him until some time after becoming men in stature. Father died 1861;she 1863. In 1854, Alden and brother went to Granger Township, where they purcl ased a saw-mill, and engaged in the lumber business for several years. In 1865, they abandoned the lumber business and engaged in selling goods at Granger Center, which partnership lasted until 1873, when Isaac purchased Alden's interest, and has since been a merchant at that place. July 15, 1856, Alden was married to Susan J. Daniels, who was born in Hampshire Co., Mass., Feb. 1, 1832, daughter of Barney and Mehitable Daniels. To Mr. Whitman have been born two children - Mary L., now the wife

Eugene N. Mr. Whitman was elected Justice of the Peace in Granger, and, with the exception of one term, has been a continuous incumbent of the office. Early in life he had the misfortune to injure his left leg by a fall, which gradually grew worse, rendering amputation necessary. He learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed for some time afterward. He has now 111 acres of land, situated in the south part of the township. Mr. Whitman is a man of kind and generous impulses, and a worthy citizen of the township.

ALVAH YOUNG, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Center. The above gentleman was born in Addison Co., Vt., March 23,1802. His parents were James and Naomi(Clark) Young. James Young was born June 19, 1779 ; his father was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. 'Tohim were born William, Thomas, Samuel, Stephen, James and Lydia. To James were born Melissa, Heman and Alvah. Naomi was a daughter of Michael Clark, to whom were born seven children, four sons and three daughters, who were Samuel, Joseph Thompson, Daniel and Sheldon ; daughters were Naomi, Abigail and Lois. Jàmes Young was a farmer, and was descended from Scoteh ancestors. He died April 9, 1829 ; his wife survived him until April 9, 1861.

Lucretia Thompson, of Vermont, daughter of James and Lucretia (Hatfield) Thompson. The marriage record bears date Nov. 24, 1824. In 1835, he emigrated West to this State, locating in Cuyahoga Co., where he remained until 1842. He made a purchase in the north part of the township, where he now lives, of 604 acres, at $5 per acre. When he came' in to build his cabin, a trail had to be cut into his present location, leaving his family at a house in Litchfield until he could build him a house for their reception ; this cabin was covered with elm bark for a roof, under which he lived for several years. Arriving here in June, he succeeded in getting enough cleared to put in six acres of wheat that fall. Being a man of strong and vigorous constitution, and not afraid to labor, he soon had 100 acres cleared and paid for.

Has now 140 acres under excellent improvements. His wife died Sept. 16, 1863, leaving nine children; of those born are Horace, in Monroe Co., Mich.; Jane died in Avon ; James, in Lenawee Oo., Mich.; Delia, Mrs. James Flager, of Michigan; Mary, now Mrs. C. Moon, of Lorain Co.; Melissa, the wife of E. Moon, of Michigan ; Clark D. and George, of this township; Laura L., of La Fayette Township. the wife of John Wideman. Dec. 23, 1864, Mr. Young was married to Vesla Bicknell, who was born in Hoosac, N. Y., November, 1807, daughter of Elijah and Diana (Becker) Bicknell. He was born in N w Hampshire ; shein New York. To them was ! n a family of eight children - Cornelia, Nanc, E., Vesla, Jane A., Becker, Hiram, Dora and Peter.

Sept. 1, 1794, in Greenfield, Hillsboro Co., N. H.; son of David Averill, to whom were born the following children : Asa, Allen, Sallie, Ethan, Jane, Ruth, Fannie, Ira, Alva. Fannie and David were born in New Hampshire; the others in Kennebec Co., Me, where David removed about the year 1800. Alva was a lad of 14 when his father died, and at that time was thrown upon his own resources, and early in life learned to " rough it." Dec. 2, 1818, he was married to Abigail Averill, his cousin, who was born June 13, 1797 ; she was a daughter of Elijah and Mehitable (Bradford) Averill, to whom were born nine children, of whom she is now the sole survivor. Her father was a stonecutter and an excellent mechanic, and had been a soldier in the war of the Revolution, receiving his pay in continental money. He selected land in Deering, Mass., with a view to purchasing it, but before he closed the trade his money became worthless. This disheartened him, and, that trying period, he sickened and died soon afterward. He had four brothers and one sister - Eben, Elijah, David, Moses and Ruth ; all of these served in the war of the Revolution, and were among the number who, at Valley Forge and other places, suffered such extreme hard- ships, hunger and exposure. Ira was wounded. After the death of her father, she being then a girl of 7 years, was left to shift for herself, and worked about, and also acted as nurse. She remained four yours in the Hutchinson family, of singing fame. She learned to spin and weave, and worked wherever she could obtain employment, and saw hard times in her endeavors to maintain herself and assist her mother in caring for the other children. As stated above, Mr. Averill was married in 1818 ; he purchased 47 acres in Kennebec Co. (now Franklin), Me, and remained there until 1834, when he determined to cast in his fortunes with the West; starting that fall, he came by canal to Rochester, where he spent the winter. Heleft there April 28, and, with staff in hand, walked out and took up 104 acres (where Jemima now resides), and, returning as he came, brought out his family in a wagon, reaching here June 12. Six weeks from his arrival, they moved into their log dwelling. Here he remained until removed by death, Jan. 23, 1861. He was a man of sound judgment, and a correet business man. In his younger days, he worked at the carpenter's trade, and was naturally ingenious, turning his hand cleverly to anything of a mechanical nature. The Averill family have long been Democratic ; his father cast the first Democratic vote in Temple Township, Me. Alva, however, after the passage of the Fugitive Slave Law, voted the Republican ticket. His widow, having passed the allotted span of life, still retains her faculties to such an extent as seems to indicate a further lease of life. The farm, consisting of 169 acres, is being carried on, and managed very successfully, by her daughter Jemima, who is the only child living.

MRS. OLNEY ALLEN, retired; Medina; was born in Pleasant Valley, Litchfield Co., Conn., May 15, 1808, daughter of Eben Woodruff, whose wife's maiden name was Rhoda Coe. Mr. Woodruff was born in 1774, in Farmington, Hartford Co., Conn., his wife in Winchester, Litchfield Co., Conn., in 1777; Eben's father's name was Elisha; Rhoda Coe was a daughter of Jonathan Coe; Eben died in 1850, his wife in 1848; they had a family of six children. Feb. 16, 1833, our subject was married to Mr. Olney Allen, who was born Dec. 6, 1806, in Constableville, N. Y.; he was a son of Willard and Polly (Wadsworth) Allen, to whom were born six children, five sons and a daughter. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Allen, they went by stage to Albany, thence to Buffalo by canal, then by steamboat to Cleveland ; when he came to this township he had but $200 in money. He was a cooper by trade. Upon his arrival, he purchased land of Edward Starr, for which he paid $8 per acre; three acres of it were cleared, and there was a small log cabin on the place. At this time, there was but one road in the township which led from Medina to Harrisville, there being but four houses on the route. Mr. Allen was a successful business man, and accumulated a good property, besides 160 acres of land, which Mrs. Allen now owns. He died, Oct. 6, 1880, leaving his wife and one son to mourn his loss. Mr. Allen was a good citizen, an upright man and a kind husband; he was a Republican and well read in the topics of the day.

children, six of whom grew to maturity, viz.: Lucinda, Eben, Elijah, Thomas, William and Andrew; of these, Elijah, William and Lucinda are living. All of the above were born to Elijah, Sr, and Amanda (Towne) Averill. The a native of New Hampshire. The Averills are of English descent. The grandfather of William Averill was a ^ minute-man" in Revolutionary times, and his uncle Shubael was engaged in the war of 1812, and was afterward killed in the Florida war by the Indians; indeed, all the company were killed except the Lieutenant: In the fall of 1836, Elijah, Sr., walked out with knapsack on his back, to look for a home for himself and family ; coming directly to this county he selected 50 acres and walked back ; he returned with his family same year, being twenty-nine days on the road ; came here and settled on the land William now owns, which was then unimproved ; he built a frame house soon after his arrival, which was the first one built in the neighborhood - the one William now occupies. Their outfit in coming was a two-horse team and a one-horse rig. One of these horses did the greater part of the logging which was done on the farm in cleaning it up. The first enterprise in the way of farming after their arrival, was the growth and cultivation of hops, which they carried on for about fifteen years, as they cleared the land. Elijah Averill was a man of few words ; very few had as good control of their temper ; he was a man of good mind, and a great reader, and possessed of general information; he died in October, 1862 ; his wife survived him eight years; he was highly respected in the community. April 20, 1871, William was married to Cornelia Blanchard, who was born in Guilford Township, Sept. 1, 1828, daughter of Ransil and Mary Ann (Gaylord) Blanchard. The former was from near Hartford, Conn., and was born Feb. 23, 1804; he came West when of age and stopped at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where he was married ; he became foreman for Newberry, and assisted in building the first dam at Cuyahoga Falls ; he was brick-mason by trade; after his removal from Cuyahoga Co., he went toSummit Co.; he next moved into Guilford as early as 1824 or 1826. To him were born ten children, five boys and five girls. The father died Oct. 29, 1880, and the mother Nov. 23, 1861. Lucinda, sister of William, was born Nov. 17, 1814, and resided with her brother. Mr. Averill is one of the few who still reside upon the same piece of land originally settled on by their ancestors ; he is a member of Lodi Lodge, No. 137, A., F. & A. M., also of Medina Chapter R. A. M,, No. 30. Mr. Averill has no children.

JOSEPH H. BARRETT, farmer; P. O. Chippewa Lake; was born Oct. 9, 1829,in Suffield Township, Portage Co., Ohio. His parents were Lewis and Sarah (Snyder) Barrett, to whom were born ten children, who have settled in different States of the Union, four in California - James, Sophia (Mrs. John Sharp), Sarah (Mrs. Anson Eldridge), and Ann (Mrs. George Favinger); Lewis is now in Macon Co. Mo.; William, in Wadsworth Township ; Elizabeth, deceased, Mrs. Robert Carnes, formerly of St. Joseph Co., Mich.; Emily, Mrs. Jacob Botorf, of same place as above; Joseph H., sixth of the children ; Nelson, who died in the service of his country, being a member of Co. D, 42d O. V. I. The father of our subject was born in Philadelphia Feb. 13, 1794, and was married in Northumberland Co., April 27, 1807. His wife was born in Lancaster, Penn., Aug. 3, 1794. He learned the blacksmith's trade at Philadelphia, and moved West about 1823, locating in Unionton, Portage Co., Ohio, where he worked at his trade several years, and accumulated some property, which he afterward traded for a farm near Unionton. After clearing up a portion of the same, he sold out, and moved to the * White Oak Openings," in Suffield Township, and purchased 118 acres, where Joseph was born. Here he remained until our.subject was 9 years of age. He then disposed of his property and moved to Fulton Co., near Maumee; remained here but two years, then moved to Canaan Township, Wayne Co. where he lived until 1847. He then moved to this township, remaining until his death, which occurred Jan. 28, 1870; his wife died April 24, 1877. He was a man of retiring disposition, of firm and decided opinions, and few words - a stanch and upright man, and member of the United Brethren Church, while his wife was of the Methodist faith. The Barretts are of French stock. The grandfather of our subject was a cousin of Gen. La Fayette, and came over with him and joined the army during the Revolution; was afterward taken prisoner, and, while confined, it was plotted by some of the British to poison him, which fact was communicated to him by a lady of the prison. A marked attachment sprang up between them, and she planned his escape. When bringing his food, she came disguised in man's apparel, having on two suits. One of them, he hastily donned, and passed out, unnoticed, and joined his command. After the war terminated, he hunted her up, and they were married, and settled in Philadelphia. To them, were born five children. Lewis, the father of our subject, was the youngest of the number. At the age of 20, our subject began for himself; worked out by the month for three years. Dec. 21, 1853, he was married to Margaret Palmer, who was born in this township Aug. 6, 1837, the fourth of the children born to Jonathan and Elizabeth (Dickey) Palmer, who came to this county in 1835. After marriage, he settled in Milton Township, Wayne Co., for a short time, then moved to Elkhart, Ind, with a view to making it a permanent home; but, on account of ill health, on advice of a physician, he returned to this State, and finally came to this township, in 1856, and has since resided here. Eleven children have been born - Lucy J. (Mrs. James Dundast, of Montville), Art, Alamedora, Ada, Sherman, Clara, Orrie, Ina, Gertrude, Mary, and Mabel (deceased). Mr. Barrett and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Barrett's father had three brothers and one sister. One, Caleb, was for twenty years a County Treasurer. ISAAC BLAIR, retired farmer; P. O. Chatham ; is one of the early settlers of this township, and was born Feb. 4, 1805, in Madison Township, Madison Co., N. Y. His parents, David and Eunice Blair, were natives of Massachusetts, and had a family of six children, three of each sex, Isaac being the oldest son; three are now living - Arba, who now resides on the homestead in New York; Freeman, in Michigan; and our worthy subject, who was reared to farm work, which he has ever since followed. In starting in life, he had no assistance from his father. He worked out by the month for several years and saved some means, with which he intended to purchase some wild land in the West. Jan. 1, 1829, he was united in marriage to Louisa Phinney, who was born in Oneida Co. N. Y.; daughter of Benjamin Phinney, whose wife was a Yeoman. By this wife, two children were born to Mr. Blair - Hamilton M. and Louisa E.; the former a resident of Cuyahoga Co., this State, and the latter now in Clayton Co., Iowa, the wife of Charles S. Blair. In 1834, Mr. Blair came West to this county, and purchased 70 acres of unimproved land, at $4 per acre. He erected a log cabin on the same, and returned to New York to bring his family out, but, in conse- entirely changed. He sent his brother out, who occupied the premises until 1837, when he moved out, bringing with him his present wife, who was Rebecca Houghton, a native of Worcester, N. Y.,and was born Jan. 11,1804; a daughter of Ebenezer and Margery (Bigelow) Houghton. Ebenezer was a son of Ebenezer. The father of Margery was named Joshua. The land that Mr. Blair first located and cleared up was that now owned by Mr. William Moody, which was afterward added to until it comprised 1254 acres. By his last marriage, there have been two children - Harriet M., now the wife of N. H. Wyatt, in Clyde; and Lewis H., who lost his life while in Washington, D. C., where he was serving out his term of enlistment as a member of Co. C, 79th O. N. G Mr. and Mrs. Blair now reside on land adjoining his first purchase, having a good home, and are enjoying the reward of their hard labor in peace and happiness, having been esteemed citizens of the community for over forty-three years. Mrs. B. is a member of the Congregational Church. GEORGE C. BUCHANAN, carpenter and farmer; P. O. Whittlesey ; was born Sept. 21, 1830, in Brooke Co. Va. His parents were Samuel and Nancy (Wilson) Buchanan. He was born in Washington Co., Penn., Dec. 9, 1793, she in Brooke Co., Va., March 7, 1794. Her father's name was Adam Wilson, a native of the Emerald Isle. Samuel Buchanan was a son of John, whose ancestors were natives of Germany. To Samuel Buchanan were born seven children, four sons and three daughters, but five living, viz.: Nathan R., Wilson, George C., Mary J. and Sarah Ann. To John Buchanan, the grandfather of our subject, were born seven children, who were John, David, George, Samuel, Polly, Ann and Katy. But three of the number came West - Samuel, David and Polly. But one of the number now survives - Ann. Samuel, the father of George, came West in 1846, locating in this township, where he purchased 64 acres of land, for which he paid $560, and remained in the township until his death, which occurred March 7, 1864, that of his wife March 14, 1880, in York Township. Both were mémbers of the United Brethren Church, and were among the first who joined that body. George was 24 years of age before leaving the parental home, at which time he married Lydia Carlton, born Feb. 10, 1835, in this township.

The marriage day was Oct. 12, 1854. Her parents were John and Catharine (Amon) Carlton, who were among the first settlers in the north part of the township. Since Mr. Buchanan's marriage, he has been a resident of the township. In 1864, he went out in Co. D, 166th O. N. G., and served one hundred days. Before marriage, he learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for five years. For six years he was engaged in running the saw-mill at this place, in company with Mr. Carlton, under the firm name of Carlton & Buchanan. Mr. Buchanan has a snug farm, which is located at the center of the township. Aside from his knowledge of the carpenter's trade, he is also engaged in painting. "They have two children, viz., Ida F., now the wife of Henry Moody, of this township, and George W., yet at home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan are efficient workers in the Congregational Church, of which they are members. Since the age of 19, he has been a professed Christian ; his wife, since 14. JOSEPH BADGER, deceased. The Badger family can, with pride, point to a noble ancestry. Several of them have been distinguished for ability, and held high positions; some have been active in the defense of their country, some in the cause of education, the administration of justice and the affairs of political life. The Badger family are of English origin, and trace the founder of the family to Giles Badger, who settled in Newbury, Mass., in 1643, twentythree years after the landing of the Pilgrims. The subject of this sketch was a grandson of Maj. Peaslee Badger, born in Haverhill, Mass., in 1756. He was a son of Gen. Joseph Badger, and brother of Hon. William Badger, who was Governor of New Hampshire. Gen. Joseph Badger was born Jan. 11, 1722, and was a son of Joseph. In the time of the Revolution, he was an active and efficient officer, was muster master of the troops raised in that section, and | employed in furnishing supplies for the army ; was a member of the Provincial Congress, and a member of the Convention that adopted the Constitution ; was appointed Brigadier General, June 27, 1780, and Judge of Probate for Stafford County, December, 1784, and member of the State Council from 1784 to 1791. "The subject of these lines was born May 1, 1823, in Compton, Lower Canada, and afterward removed with his parents to New York State, and subsequently, to this State and county. July

| 15, 1849, he was married to Amanda F. Phillips, who was born Aug. 27, 1823, in Bath, Ontario Co., N. Y., daughter of Daniel and Achsah (Simmons) Phillips. Vermont, June 17, 1787, son of Zebulon Phillips. Mrs. B. came West with her parents to Huron County, remaining five years, removed to Sandusky City, where they lived until 1840, when they located at Morse's Corners, in Westfield Township; subsequently came to La Fayette Center, where he died about the year 1850. After the. marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Badger, they moved to Cuyahoga County, afterward to New London, remaining there four years, then to Norwalk, in Huron County. Mr. Badger served as Deputy Sheriff four years, and, in 1861, was elected Sheriff of the county, served

| and died during his last term, Aug. 21, 1864 ; his death occasioned from injuries received by being thrown from his horse. He was a man highly esteemed, of noble impulses, and a Strong temperance man. To them have been born four children - Dudley Irving; Ida L., now Mrs. Dayton Eddy, of Montville; Fred S.

F. W. BARNHART, farmer ; P. O. Whittle- | sey ; was born Aug. 31, 1825, in Butler Co., | Penn.; the youngest of a family of fourteen | children born to Philip and Elizabeth (Rice) |

Frederick Barnhart, who was born in Westmoreland Co. in 1752 ; he was an old Revolutionary soldier, and a noted and successful Indian fighter, shrewd and brave; he was more than a match for the wily antagonist, and many | a redskin fell before his unerring rifle. He was | a great woodsman, and would often spend days | At one | child in one hand, and the mush-pot in the other, made her escape; the men being absent fighting Indians at Harrisburg, Penn. Philip Barnhart was a miller by trade, and was born in Germany in 1746, and emigrated to Pennsylvania | and settled in Westmoreland Co. in 1764; he | afterward moved to Butler Co. after marriage, | and was one of the first settlers in that locality. | He was also a carpenter and millwright; he | name, naming the post office, Mills. Frederick Rice, the grandfather of our subject, was a miller, and owned a stone mill. He finally moved from Westmo cland Co., and bought two sections of land from the Government, locating at Meadville, Penn. ; afterward he disposed of his land and moved to Wayne Co., where he bought two sections. The Infirmary now stands on a portion of that purchase. His sons were Barney, Simon, Christian and Peter. Barney settled on the part of the land the Infirmary now stands on, and Simon on the other portion; Christian settled in Pittsburgh ; Peter in Spencer Township, this county. Frederick Rice, the old veteran and time-honored soldier, died in February, 1848, and was buried at Wooster with the honors of war. The mother of our subject was born in 1783, and was married in 1800 ; she died in March, 1852; her husband, Philip, June 24, 1860. Of their family there grew up, eleven children, five sons and six daughters. Philip Barnhart was a miller, and laid out the town of Millersburg, in Donegal Township, and owned and ran a mill at that place as early as 1830. Our subject early in life learned the mill- and varied career. Soon after coming, he engaged in the dry goods business for two years ; subsequently, bought an interest in a saw-mill in Lorain Co., which burned down two weeks later, without insurance. He was engaged in running a mill in this township for a while, selling out to J. Simmons ; from there he went mill a short time; he then went to Wooster, where he built a mill of 200-barrel capacity, which was destroyed by fire. In 1866, he went to Brooklyn, N. Y., and there superintended a large merchant mill at that place for ten years ; he being one of the best millers of his time; his services have always been in great demand, and at the highest salary. Returning to this county, he, in 1876, began farming, in which he

| has since been engaged. His farm, situated one | mile east of the Center, consisting of 236 acres | of rich alluvial, bottom-land, once worthless, but, which by the energy of Mr. Gooding, who forced a ditch through it, has become the most valuable land in the township. Oct. 18, 1853, Mr. Barnhart was married to Clarissa Gooding, born Jan. 28, 1834, daughter of William R. and

Lucy (Allen) Gooding ; he was born in Massachusetts, she in New York State. Great credit is due Mr. Gooding for the zeal he displayed in redeeming the swamp land of the township. Mr. Barnhart has the following children - Emma, a teacher of music ; William, now in St. Louis, in the United States Mail Service, and a graduate of Oberlin College ; Clara, Florence, Arthur and Austin, twins. During the fall of 1880, Mr. Barnhart met with a serious accident, breaking his hip, which now places him in a very critical condition.

ALFRED BOWMAN, farmer ; P. O. Whittlesey. The Bowman family has been identified with the interests of the county, for upward of one-half a century. The family is descended from Christopher, who was a native of Germany, born about the year 1783, and father of fourteen children, eight sons and six daughters, who were John, Christopher, Daniel, Peter, Adam, Jacob, William and Josiah ; the daughters were Betsey, Susannah, Sarah, Mary, Catharine and Savina. Of this number, all grew to maturity, save Josiah. Christopher's wife, before marriage, was Savina Shafer, whose parents came from Germany. This couple was married in Cumberland Co., and emigrated West to Summit Co., about the year 1818, where they remained a short time, then went to Stark Co., Stayed seven years, then removed to Wayne Co., where he lived two years, then came to this township, and took up a lot about 1836, adjoining William Carlton's on the south. Here he remained until his death, he and his wife being buried the same day. Of the family now living are Peter Bowman, born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Dec. 4, 1817, now residing in La Fayette Center, married Sevilla Waltz, and by her has had four children - A mos M., Statira, Lilly M. and Frederick F. The nextson was Adam, now of this township; Catharine, now Mrs. Stephen Fairbanks, in Wood Co., Ohio ; Savina, now Mrs. Josiah Fairbanks, of the same county, and William, of York Township. All of the above, except Peter, were bornin Ohio. The subject of these lines was born Nov. 27,1829, in Chippewa Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, he eldest child of a family of twelve, born to John and Sarah (Traxler) Bowman. John was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., and emigrated with his parents to this State and township, when it was almost a wilderness. Of the children who are living, Christopher C. is in Michigan ; Augustus is in

Sandusky, Ohio; Mary, now Mrs. G. W. Waltz, of this township: Amanda, now Mrs. Seth Ault, of La Fayette; Dianah, now Mrs. Joseph Ault, of Montville Township; Adaline, now Mrs. George F. Miller, of this township. Alfred, our subject, was married Jan. 30, 1850, to Adaline Moulton, who was born Jan. 24, 1831, daughter .of Esquire Earl Moulton, one of the prominent citizens and early settlers of this township. Since 1865, he has been a resident of the farm he now owns, consisting of 95 acres located in the west part of the township. He was a soldier in the late war, enlisting in Co. B, 124th O. V. V. L, Oct. 3, 1862, for three years. and served until the termination of the war, receiving an honorable discharge June 14, 1865. Although he escaped without sustaining any bodily injuries, yet his sight has become seriously impaired in consequence of his exposure during that time. Of two children born him, but one is living - Leandus, who resides with his parents.

O. H. CRUSH, farmer; P. O. Whittlesey ; was born June 15, 1810, in Middlefield Township, Otsego Co., N. Y.; son of Peter and Celinda (Ross) Crush. He was born in Cherry Valley, N. Y., in May, 1788, and was a son of Francis, which name goes back yet two generations further. Francis Crush was a native of Germany. Celinda Ross was born Aug. 14, 1788, in Rhode Island, daughter of John Ross, whose wife was Elizabeth Henry, who was born Aug. 28, 1766 ; she was a daughter of James Henry, a native of Ireland. The Ross family are of Scotch descent. To Francis Crush were born four children - Evangeline, Elsie, Sarah and Peter. To Peter Crush were born seven children, three sons and four daughters ; the sons were Orlando H., Francis and Peter ; the daughters - Hope, Clarissa, Asenath and Mary. The girls were married and settled as follows : Hope married E. D. Parsons, of Chatham ; Clarissa became Mrs. Reuben Gridley, of Lodi; Mary is now Mrs. Frizzell, of Westfield Township. Orlando came West, with his parents, when he was 11 years of age; his father located in the northwest part of Westfield Township. The country was then almost an unbroken forest. Mr. Crush states that there were no houses in La Fayette, York nor Litchfield, and but one in Chatham at the time of that of his wife was five years later, Sept. 29, 1827. At the age of 15, Orlando went to live with a man by the name of Hubbard. After reaching his majority, he hired out to work by the month. Nov. 7, 1837, he was married to Samantha Phinney, who was born in 1819 ; he located on the farm which he now owns, in 1837, and has since remained here. Of his two children, but one is living - Calvin, born in November, 1843, who is married, and settled on the farm adjoining his father's residence. Mr. Crush had but meager school advantages, and has acquired most of his education since he grew up. He is a great reader, and is fond of history, having in his possession a good assortment of historical works. Mr. Crush is a Democrat, ever ready to defend the principles laid down by Jackson and Jefferson. Mr. Crush is now retired, having given over his farm and its management principally to his son, and is spending the remainder of his days in the quiet of his home.

ALLEN CARLTON, farmer ; P. O. Whittlesey; was born June 24, 1824, in Louisville Township, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., the second of a family of eight children, three sons and five daughters ; of those who lived to be married are Mary A., now of Allegan Co., Mich., the wife of John Jordan ; Allen, of this township; Catharine, now Mrs. Abram Jordan, of Monroe Co., Mich., and Lydia, now Mrs. George Buchanan, of this township. Margaret died at the age of 20; Eri settled in this township, went out in the late war, died in the service ; was a member of Co. K, 166th O. N. G. All of the above were born to John and Catharine (Amon) Carlton. John was born Sept. 20, 1799, in Groton, Mass., and was a son of Solomon. Catharine was born June 20, 1797, in Canada West, across from Ogdensburg ; her father was John Amon. John Carlton was married in 1822, and came West in 1828, and located in Portage Co., where he remained until April 23, 1834, when he located permanently in this township, on Lot 7, where he purchasea 53 acres at $3.50; at this time, there was but one road through the township, which led from Medina to Lodi, in Harrisville. Allen left home at 20, to learn the carpenter's trade and millwright work, at which he worked twelve

(Waters) . He was born in Vermont, Feb. 16, 1802; she was born in November, 1800 ; they were married Feb. 16, 1831. They had four children. Mrs. Carlton was one year old when her | arents came to Ohio, where they settled in the southern part of the State. Allen went to Lorain Co. in 1849, where he worked at his trade, and here he was married, as above recorded. He built a saw-mill here; also a large flouring-mill in Ashland Co., Ohio. Returning to Lorain Co. in 1850, he engaged in partnership with Fred Barnhart and built a sawmill, which burned down, but was rebuilt. He stayed here but a short time. In 1856, he moved to the farm he now owns, which was the same place his father settled. Mr. Carlton has been quite.successful in his business, being a tireless worker, and good financier. He has now 201 acres of excellent land. He has four children - Roselina, now the wife of Cyrus F. Daniels, in Westfield ; Lucy A., Edgar R. and Eva M. at home. Mr. Carlton is a great reader, and is well versed in common law, particularly that portion which relates to the settlement of estates; is one of the best historians in the | township, and is well posted in the general principles that relate to Materia Medica. WILLIAM H. COLE,farmer ; P. O. Medina ; is a native of the Empire State, and was born in Jackson Township, Washington Co., Nov. 11, 1816. He had four brothers and three sisters. Their parents were Curtis and Ann (Ford) Cole. Maj. Curtis Cole, the grandfather of our subject, was a ship carpenter and an officer in the Revolutionary war, to whom were born ten children - Belcher, William, Polly, Prudence, Elsie, Sarah, Ruby, Betsey, Jonathan and Curtis. Belcher and Jonathan were seafaring men; the former lost his life on the ocean, being swept off at night by a bowsprit while attending to his duties. The others removed with their father to Washington Co., and afterward settled down to agricultural pursuits. Ann Ford, mother of William, was a daughter of Charles Ford, whose wife was a Skinner; to them were born four children - Rachel, Ann, George H. and an infant son who died young. Mr. Cole was raised to hard labor and economical habits. Soonafter reaching his majority, he went South to Lansingburg, where he clerked some time, also at Troy, and was employed as a teacher in the common schools, continuing in these several localities until he attained his

28th year, when he married Sarah M. Harrington,who was born July 18, 1817, in Bennington Co., Vt., and daughter of Henry and Sarah (Manchester) Harrington. He was born Feb. 14, 1770, in Exeter, Washington Co. R. I, and was a son of Henry Harrington. Sarah Manchester was born July 24, 1800, near the * Whiteside Church," in West Cambridge, Washington Co., N. Y. Her father's name was Elias, a native of England, and a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and participated in the battles of Bunker Hill and Lexington, and was at Valley Forge, and afterward died of camp dysentery. Mr. Cole's grandfather, Harrington, was a commissioned Captain, and, during the war, had charge of the mail and attended to the transportation of the provisions for the soldiers. At one time during the war, the French fleet, having left on shore a large quantity of flour in barrels, and, not being able to convey it away with them in their haste, piled the same up in a circle and built a fire in the center, leaving it to burn. Capt. Harrington discovered it in time - put out the fire, and saved the flour for a better use. The Manchester family were of Quaker origin. Mrs. Cole's grandmother's maiden name was Boyce. After the marriage of Mr. Cole, he located on land which he had purchased in Jackson of Squire Clark, where he remained until his removal to this county, which occurred in the spring of 1853, and made a purchase of 64 acres of Edward Starr, the original settler. He has since made additions to the same, until he now has 87 acres in all Of eight children born to him, but five are living - Sarah, now in Granger Township, the wife of Albert Codding ; Jane, unmarried ; Mary, Mrs. Charles Warren ; Lewis, at home, and married to Cora B. Witter ; and Henrietta, wife of Griffin Foote. Mr. Cole is a true representative of that sturdy, industrious class of New England farmers, so noted for their thrift and enterprise.

WILLIAM A. CARLTON, farmer; P. O. Whittlesey ; is among the pioneers of this township, and is now residiug on the farm he settled on in 1834. He was born Feb. 7, 1812, near Santa Cruz, twenty miles up the river from Cornwall, Lower Canada, and son of Solomon and Nabbie (Haven) Carlton, both natives of Old Groton, Mass. His birth occurred in November, 1773, and he died June 13, 1856. The family of Carltons are of Scotch origin. Will- iam A.s grandfather had five children - Solomon, Eri, William, Rebecca and Betsey. Solomon Carlton removed to St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., when W. A. was 11 years of age, remaining there until 1827, when he removed to Portage Co., this State, purchasing a tract of land in the woods, where he settled, and remained upon it until his decease, June 13, 1859. William was, early in life, inured to hardships and the inconveniences incident to the settlement of a new country, and, with the experience fresh in mind which he passed through while a member of his father's household, he was fully prepared to undertake the task of pioneering on his own account. In 1834, he first came to this township and bought 1083 acres where he now owns, and for which he paid $3.75. After locating his land, went to Medina, where he spent the winter, returning to his place the spring following, and began clearing up his land by cutting down six acres. He then worked out by the month until the time arrived for him to begin logging, preparatory to sowing it in wheat that fall. The ensuing winter, he cut seven acres more, à portion of which he planted in corn. Keeping bachelor's hall became rather irksome, and he sought the hand of Miss Lydia A. Thomas in marriage - one of his old schoolmates. Their nuptials were celebrated Nov. 11, 1836. She was born in Adams Township, Jefferson Co., March 1, 1818, daughter of Benajah C. and Nabbie (Sanger) Thomas, both natives of Connecticut - he of Roxbury, she of Norwich. His

| father's name was David Thomas, while her paternal ancestor was Abijah Sanger. The Thomas family are of Welsh and the Sanger's of French descent. Mrs. Carlton's family came to Portage Co. in 1818, and located in Hudson Township, where they lived until she was 13, when they removed to Streetsboro Township. There were twelve children in the family, eight sons and four daughters. Eleven lived to grow up. There are now living Calvin, in Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Marvin R., in Columbiana Co., Wis.; Laura, widow of David Hall, and

Co. After Mr. Carlton's marriage, he started the next day for his cabin home, which was 18x24 feet, and which he had previously built for her reception. They lived in this until 1844, when they built the residence they now occupy. Their union has been blessed with a family of twelve children, ten of whom lived to reach maturity. Nine now survive - Cecelia N., in Harrisville; William E. in Chatham ; Franklin H., in Michigan; Mary L. (Mrs. Isaac W. Gates), of Harrisville Township ; George, Walter, Julius, Eli and Willis, in this township. Mr. Carlton and wife are both members of the United Brethren Church, and were among the first members at its organization. His farm, consisting of 145 acres, is one of the best in the neighborhood.

EBEN CHAPIN, farmer ; P. O. Whittlesey ; is of the seventh generation of the Chapin family, to which they can trace their genealogy, beginning with Samuel, who resided in Roxbury, Mass., in 1642, and was a Deacon. His son was Japhet, who married Abeline Cooley, and by her had ten children, who were as follows: Samuel, Sarah, Thomas, John, Ebenezer, two Hannahs, David, two Jonathans. Third generation: Ebenezer, of Enfield, who was born June 26, 1677, and married Ruth Jones, on Dec. 1, 1702; he was an early settler in Hadley, living many years in a log cabin in constant fear of the Indians. To him were born fourteen children, viz.: Ebenezer, Rachel, Noah, Seth, Moses, Aaron, Elias, Reuben, Charles, David, Elisha, Phineas, Elijah and Catharine. The boys all settled on Somer's Mountain. Fourth generation: Ebenezer, of Enfield, born Sept. 23, 1705, and married Elizabeth Pease, Nov. 22, 1733, and by her had eight children, who were Ebenezer, Eliphalet, Sophia, Elizabeth, Ruth, Tabitha, Enener and Love. Fifth generation was Ebenezer, born Oct. 4, 1735, and married May 4, 1758, to Mehitable Bartlett, of Stafford ; to them were born children as follows : Mehitable, Mary, Susan, Ebenezer, Sarah, Triphena, Joel, Samuel, Timothy and Patience. Sixth generation: Ebenezer, who was born June 15, 1766, and was married Dec. 20, 1792, to Beulah Pease, by whom he had ten children, whose names were, Peter, Beulah, Perses, Peter, Guy P., Calvin, John P., Nancy, Eben and Emily. Eben, our subject, was born in Hartford, Conn., Oct. 3, 1812, and emigrated West in 1836,1ocating in this township in October of the same year, and purchased 107 acres in the south part of the township. Jan. 20, 1839, he was married to Maria S. Gates, who was born in Rodman, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Feb. 6, 1818, daughter of Silas and Sallie (Gridley) Gates. He was born in Worcester Co. Mass, July 27, 1789 and came to New

York at the age of 18, and was married, June 30, 1812, to Sallie G., who was born in Farmington, Conn., April 8, 1793. To them were born thirteen children, she being the fourth. They emigrated West in 1833, locating in this township. Mr. Gates died in 1859; his wife March 18, 1849. In 1866, Mr. Chapin moved to his present place, where he has since resided. To him have been born three children, but two of the number living, viz.: Amelia, now Mrs. C. W. Hickox, of Medina; Emily A. (died young); Emma, now the wife of M. A. Bowman, of Clinton Township, Summit Co. They also had one adopted son, who now bears his name, James F.,in Akron. Mr. Chapin has been a member of the Congregationalist Church for forty-one years, and Deacon for several successive years ; is now serving as Township Clerk for the eighth term, and has filled the office of Township Treasurer and Clerk of the church. He has ever been a solid Republican, and an upright and useful citizen. His father died at New Philadelphia, Ohio, Sept. 30, 1838. His mother Dec. 30, 1853.

JOHN B. CHASE, farmer and stock-raiser ; was born in Pompey Township, Onondaga Co., N. Y., March 24,1811; is of a numerous progeny, he being the fifth of a family of thirteen children; eleven of the number grew to maturity, who were Thomas C., Levi, John B., Philura, Harriet, Polly, Sarah, Charles, Orrilla, Ada A. and Marshall, all of whom were born to Levi and Sarah (Bassett) Chase. His father's name was Levi, who was also a son of Levi. Both of the parents above mentioned were born in Massachusetts - the former, May 25, 1781, in Berkshire Co. ; the latter, April 13, 1782. They were married Feb. 11,1802, and emigrated West in the fall of 1834, and purchased 531 acres in this township, at a cost of $4.50 per acre. Here he settled, and remained until his death, which occurred March 11, 1845; she Nov. 28, 1853. Of the family now living are Marshall, now in Michigan; Sallie, now Mrs. S. E. Kinney, of Litchfield Township, anc John B. Mr. Chase was married in June, 1836, to Anna Wood, and by her had one child, Levi A., who died in the service of his country. He was born Feb. 7, 1841; enlisted October, 1861, in Co. B, 42d O. V. L, and died of chronic diarrhea, June 2, 1863. Mrs. Chase died Nov. 27, 1846. July 3, three years later, he was united in marriage to Sophia Gates, who was born in Jefferson Co.,

N. Y., May 30, 1827, daughter of Silas and Sallie (Gridley) Gates. He was born in Petersham, Mass., July 9, 1789; she in Farmington, April 8, 1793. He died in August, 1859; she in March, 1849. To them were born a family of thirteen children ; ten of the number came West with their parents in 1833 to Westfield Township. Seven of the number are now living ; two of the boys, Luke and John S., were in the late war. To Mr. and Mrs. Chase have been born two children - Clarence J. and Merton G. Clarence was elected County Auditor in the fall of 1880, and is at present serving in that capacity. They had one adopted daughter, Emma L., now married. Since Mr. Chase first arrived in this township, he has been a constant resident on the farm he now owns, which was a part of the land his father purchased upon his arrival. Farming has been the business of his life. During the early part of his manhood, he taught school several terms ; has always been a substantial member of the community, and has served in an official way at different times ; now serving as Infirmary Director for his third term. He has ever been a man that is strictly temperate, using neither spirituous liquors nor tobacco. Politically, bas been Republican, and, during the late war, was a stanch supporter of the Union cause. His father was a Deacon in the Baptist Church. Mrs. Chase's parents were members of the Congregational Church. Mr. Chase's barn was the first frame building of the kind erected in the township.

JOHN CHAMBERLAIN, farmer; P. O. Whittlesey ; was born in Greenfield, N. H., June 25, 1829 ; was the fifth child of a family of seven children, all of whom grew to maturity. His parents were Abraham and Mary (Clark) Chamberlain, his birth occurring Jan. 30, 1792, in Vermont; that of his wife Jan. 12, 1791. They emigrated West in 1833, selecting as their future home a plat of ground in Westfield Township, located just west of Chippewa Lake, which consisted of 200 acres of solid timber, through which the Indians had traversed for many years, upon their way to and from the lake which bears their name. Here upon this spot, Abraham Chamberlain began his Western career ; a suitable log cabin was erected, and a clearing commenced. Of the children born to Mr. Chamberlain (the father of our subject) were Frederick B., now in St. Louis, in the commission business; Charles F., a farmer in this township ; Mary and Edward T. died in St. Louis; John, whose name heads this narrative ; Iris C., in Howard Co., Iowa ; Eleanor, died in Winnebago Co. Ill The father of the above died April 25, 1852, while away from home in quest of stock. His wife survived him until July 25, 1874, Mr. Chamberlain was one of the stanch and reliable citizens of the county. Just and upright in his dealings with his fellow-men ; was liberal in contributions to the church ; was a charter member of the Universalist Church at Westfield Center. In his political belief, he was a Democrat. John, after attaining his major years, continued to remain upon the farm until his 28th year, when he was united in wedlock Oct. 20, 1856, to Mary Devereaux, who was born July 3, 1830, in Oswego Co., N. Y. She was a daughter of John and Mehitable (Craw) Devereaux, to whom were born the numerous family of fifteen children, seven brothers and eight sisters. The family emigrated to Erie Co., Penn., in 1832, where they remained. Mrs. Chamberlain came out in 1854. To Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain have been born three children - Melville, Ermina and Bradley. In 1856, bought 100 acres, now owned by Mr. Wheeler ; finally traded farms with Mr. Williams in order' to get his land in one body. He now has 285 acres of choice farming land. Is among the self-made men of the township, and is now actively engaged in farming and stock-raising, making his business a success.

C. F. CHAMBERLAIN, farmer ; P. O. Chippewa Lake. The proprietor of "Lake View Farm" was born Dec. 12, 1822, in Massachusetts, the third of a family of seven children born to his parents, Abraham and Mary (Clark) Chamberlain. Mr. C., the father of our subject, was Captain of the militia before he emigrated West, which gave him the title which he afterward bore. His first location was in the southern part of Westfield, where he made some improvements on the Shoak and Hulburt farms, making his permanent location in 1834. Charles F. was a lad of 11 when his parents came West. What schooling he received after his arrival here was by walking from home to the log schoolhouse south of La Fayette Center, or to the school in Westfield Center; his course was marked by blazed trees. He remained with his parents until past his major-

King, born Nov. 20, 1824, in Wayne Co., N. Y. She was the second of four children whose parents were Samuel and Deborah (Clark) King; he was born in 1790, in Sullivan Co., she in Orange Co., N. Y. They came West in 1837, locating in Westfield, on the Baur farm, where he lived three years, then moving to this township; bought land now owned by Jemima Averill, but finally making his permanent residence where our subject resides, which farm was taken up by Joseph Reynolds, Jr. Since 1844, Mr. Chamberlain has been a resident of this farm. Mrs. C. has but one brother living, Charles E., now in Battle Creek, Mich., they being the sole survivors of the family. Mr. King (her father) was for forty years a firm believer in universal salvation, and, when he approached death's door, he was ready and willing to go. Mr. Chamberlain has 185 acres in this township and 100 in Westfield, making 285 in all, which ranks with any in the township for quality and location. His farm is adjoining that beautiful sheet of water known as Chippewa Lake. Mr. Chamberlain has the following children: Mary J.,the wife of AIbert Rice; Orrin E, Frank D., Laura E. Charles T. and Merton at home. Since 1878, Mr. C. has been engaged in the onion culture, and has made that production a success. His residence and buildings are well located, having a commanding view of lake scenery. Both he and wife are adherents of the same religious tenets as their parents.

W. A. COTNER, farmer and trader; was born July 21, 1841, in Jefferson Co., Ohio ; the sixth child of Jacob and Nancy (Guinea) Cotner; he was born in Washington Co., Penn., in June, 1797 ; his fathers name was Jacob, who was also a son of Jacob, who was a locksmith, and came from Virginia. The mother of our subject was born in Washington Co. in 1798 ; she was a daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Bradford) Guinea. The Cotner family emigrated West in 1834, locating in Jefferson Co., where they lived sixteen years, and cleared up a farm, and came to the eastern part of this township in 1852 and purchased 120 acres of land of Benjamin Shaw; here they have remained until the present, both of the parents yet living. The Cotner family are noted for their longevity. Both Mr. and Mrs. Cotner joined the Presbyterian Church at an early age. Of their family living are Jonathan, a bachelor, residing with his parents; Andrew, in Fairfield Co.; Bradford, in Hardin Co.; W. A. and Eli, in this township. W. A. was married one Christmas Day to Emeline White, born in Wayne Township Wayne Co.; daughter of William and Julia (Fetterman) White; she was born in Northumberland Co., Penn, in February, 1821; daughter of Peter Fetterman. To them were born four children - Emeline, the wife of W. A.; Malissa, Mrs. Whitney ; Frances, Mrs. Eli Cotner. After Mr. Cotner was married, he moved to Montville, afterward to Westfield, remaining nine years, locating on the farm he now owns in 1876. Of six children born, but two are living - Arthur P. and Platt A.; the others died young. Mr. Cotner has a farm of 98 acres. For several years past, he has been engaged in stock trading ; is a good judge and a successful dealer.

A. B. DEAN, farmer; P.O. Lodi. This gentleman is a descendant of David Dean, whose birthplace was Scotland ; from him descended David, the grandfather of our subject, whose son was also named David; the father of our subject was born Aug. 31, 1797, in Bennington Co. Vt, and emigrated to this State in 1824, locating in Portage County, where our subject was born May 25, 1831; second of a family of three, whose names are Parmelia E., wife of Sherman B. Rogers, of Harrisville Township, and Horace, of Wilson Co. Kan. The father of our subject was a shoemaker, which trade he followed in his earlier years ; but, later in life, engaged in farming, at which his sons were raised. June 25, 1854, he was married to Julia P. Loomis, who was born March 4, 1835, in Ashtabula County, this State, whose parents were Russell S. and Harmony (Fobes) Loomis, the former was born in South Windsor, Conn., July 8, 1796; the latter in Norwich, Hampshire Co., Mass., Sept. 28, 1803. To them were born nine children, of whom there are living Octavia, Callista, Elizabeth, Milton, and Fidelia, tne wife of Horace Dean, now in Wilson Co., Kan. with Milton, the youngest being Julia Ann. The mother died June 14, 1874, the father Nov. 30, 1879. The mother of our subject, before her marriage, was Sophia Brown, who was born in Shalersville Township, Portage Co., September, 1811, daughter of Ephraim Brown. Soon after the marriage of A. B. he located in this county, living about two years in Harrisville Township, and came to this township in 1856, where he has since resided ; his farm consists of 215 acres, located in the southwest part of the township, a portion of it extending into Westfield Township. Since his occupation of the premises, he has improved the general appearance of the farm, as well as of the house and surroundings, which now present an air of thrift, neatness and comfort. The Dean family are all stanch Republicans. His father was a Whig, and, at the dissolution of that party, became a Republican. Mr. Dean has served as Township Trustee, and is in that office. Three children have been born to him - Ida M., David H. and Dora. Ida was the pride of her parents, had just emerged into lovely womanhood, and was upon the eve of her graduation at Lodi Academy, when she sickened and died, Oct. 17, 1873; she was a bright, intelligent lady, beloved by all who knew her, and her death fell heavily upon the hearts of her parents.

A. FRETZ, farmer; P. ©. Chippewa Lake; was born Aug. 8, 1813, in Bucks Co., Penn., he being the eldest of a family of three children born to Joseph and Mary (Souder) Fretz. Both were natives of Bucks Co. Joseph Fretz was a son of Jacob, whose ancestors were from Germany, as were also the Souders. Our subject was reared upon a farm until 16 years of age, when he went to learn the carpenter's trade. In February, 1836, he was married to Elizabeth Rahn, who was born in Montgomery Co. March 7, 1818, of a family of nine children - five brothers and four sisters - all of whom attained their majority. Their parents were George and Magdaline (Hunsicker) Rahn. After Mr. Fretz was married, he carried on the cabinet-maker's business for four years, after which he resumed his trade. In the spring of 1848, he came West to Coshocton Co., this State, remaining a short time, then moved to Wadsworth, where he lived two years, coming to this township in the spring of 1851, purchasing 544 acres of land, which was unimproved, with the exception of 3 acres.

o buildings of any kind adorned the premises. Until within four years past, Mr. Fretz has been engaged in contracting and building. His wife and boys carried on the farm in the meantime. Eleven children have been born to them, nine living, viz, Augustus, now of Elkhart, Ind.; Amanda, now the wife of Phineas Howe, of this township; Emeline, now Mrs. Joseph Martin, in Seville; Samuel, in La Fayette; Elizabeth, now Mrs. A. Pink, of Medina; Levi, in Guilford Township ; Joseph, telegraph operator on the Tuscarawas Valley Railroad; Myra, now Mrs. Martin Frazier, of Westfield ; and Ella, yet at home. Mrs. Fretz's father died in 1878, in his 90th year; his wife died in 1871. They were members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Fretz's father died in 1823; he and wife were members of the Mennonite Church. Both Mr. Fretz and wife are members of the United Brethren Church.

DANIEL E. FOOTE, farmer; P. O. Medina; born March 30, 1818, in Delaware Co., N. Y.; eight children composed the family, five brothers and three sisters, all of whom lived to see the years of man and womanhood. The parents of the above were William and Maria (Bailey) Foote; he was born in 1788, in Connecticut, near Newtown; his father was Peter Foote, who was a son of Abraham, whose parents came from Europe. Some of the relatives on his mother's side are of French extraction. The parents of Maria Bailey were Joshua and Olive (Glover) B., all of whom were natives of Connecticut. Peter, the grandfather of our subject, moved with his family to New York in 1804, making the trip carrying his effects and family in an ox-cart. To him were born Will. iam, Luther, Henry, Sherman, Jerusha, Mary A. and Sallie. All of the sons became husbandmen with the exception of Luther, who was a mechanic. Daniel continued with his parents until his manhood, having obtained a liberal common school education. He was employed as teacher for a time, teaching during the winter season, and spending the summer on the farm. June 7, 1842, he formed a matrimonial alliance with Betsey A. Griffin, who was a native of Delaware Co. N. Y., daughter of Samuel and Fannie (Beers) Griffin; his parents were Heth and Julia (Baldwin) Griffin. The father of our subject was drafted in the war of 1812, and sent Elisha Ingraham instead. Daniel E., after his marriage, began farming on land he had purchased, upon which he continued until 1857, when he came West and selected a place, but, his wife dying April 22, same year, his plans were, for the time, disconcerted. She left one child - Griffin S. In the spring of 1858, he moved to his place of selection, returning in December of the same year, and married Sarah A. Gould ; the winter following, Feb. 23, 1859, was the time their nuptials were celebrated; she was born March 9, 1827, in Delaware Co., and was a daughter of Cilick and Sallie (Blish) Gould, who is a cousin to Jay Gould, both natives of New York State. Their ancestors were natives of Connecticut. Co. that spring, he remained on the same until 1865, when he came to the farm he now owns, in the spring of the same yeár, where he purchased 163 acres, which was first settled by one Brooks, which is situated two and onefourth miles from Medina. Since his ownership, he has greatly improved the appearance of the farm, having erected an excellent house, and other substantial buildings on the premises. Farming has employed his time since his advent to the place. Since the spring of 1879, he has been conducting a cheese-factory, and though now but two years in operation, yet from the success that has crowned its early beginning, it seems destined to become one of the lucrative and substantial manufacturing interests of this township. Both Mr. and Mrs. Foote are members of the Episcopal Church at Medina, having been identified with that denomination for the last thirty-five years. To them have been born two sons - William C. and Fayette D.

LORENZO HYATT, farmer; P. O. Lodi; was born July 29, 1823, in Rodman Township, Jefferson Co., N. Y., was the oldest son of Aaron and Prudence (Ross) Hyatt, to whom were born eight children, three sons and five daughters ; of those living, are Alonzo, now of Chatham ; Sarah, Mrs. Winters, Rosaltha, Mrs. James Crouch, Gilbert, settled in Wisconsin, and went out in the late rebellion as soldier in the 48th Wis. V. I. and died ere his return. The father of Lorenzo, was born near Hoosick Falls, in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., in December, about the year 1790 ; was a son of Roger Hyatt, who trace their ancestry to English stock. The Ross family claim their ancestry as descended from Scotland. John Ross was the grandfather of Lorenzo on his mother's side, whose father was also named John. Lorenzo emigrated West with his parents in 1832, locating in Westfield Township, his father purchasing 40 acres of land. Lorenzo remained with his father until he was 23 years of age, then went to Erie Co, Penn, where he worked in the lumber business until his union with Sarah Mershon, which took place Sept. 17,

1850. She was born Nov. 19, 1832, in Springfield Township, Erie Co. Penn.; her parents were Aaron and Sarah (Linsey) Mershon, both were natives of Pennsylvania, he was born in Erie Co., she in Crawford. After Mr. Hyatt was married he was not oppressed with an over flush of coin or of this world's goods and for several years made several changes, renting land and shifting about wherever circumstances seemed to promise the most satisfactory financial returns. In April, 1859, he purchased 50 acres, where he now resides, and has since been a resident on the same - has since added 14 acres and has a comfortable and pleasant home, in which to spend the eve of his life; is aman that he: a great desire for good literature, and is one of the greatest readers in the neighborhood. Of three children born him, but two are living. Gilbert was the eldest, now deceased; Carrie Inez and Frank are the surviving ones. Mrs. Hyatt's mother yet resides in Erie Co., Penn., her father deceased in April 1848. Mr. Hyatt has been a man of good health, and of industrious habits, and accumulated what he has by an observance of the laws of economy and rugged industry, having devoted his life to agricultural pursuits, and has the esteem and commendation of his neighbors and friends, as an excellent citizen and accommodating neighbor; he is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and an ardent Republican.

ELI HOUSE, farmer; P. O. Whittlesey ; was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, Sept 30, 1820 ; son of John and Sarah House ; the former born in 1777, in Chester Co., Penn., the latter born the same year in York Co., Penn. The House family are originally from the " Fatherland," and, after coming to Pennsylvania, were among the followers of William Penn. John House was a soldier of the war of 1812; he had moved West from Pennsylvania before the war began, and located on land he had previously purchased. The war breaking out, he cast his fortunes into that struggle, and returned to his land after the war; but, in the meantime, the currency had depreciated, and, being in debt, he had a hard time to weather it through. He was a man of great industry, a carpenter by trade, which he followed for several years, and built many buildings which are yet standing in that locality. He owned 200 acres of land, which he retained until his death, Dec. 3, 1833.

At the time of his death, he was preparing to build a large brick house on his own premises. Both he and his wife were consistent members of the M. E. Church. Her death occurred in May, 1853. To them were born eight children, but five of whom are now living - Eleazer, in Mason Co., Ill.; Elizabeth, now Mrs. U. Nichols, in the same county ; Mary, wife of W. Nichols, in the same place; Catharine, Mrs. Charles Crocker, now in Montville; Eli, in this township. Joseph, his brother, settled in this township, but died in 1877, leaving two sons and four daughters. Eli remained with his father until 27 years of age. Dec. 16, 1846, he was married to Rebecca Smith, who was born Feb. 20, 1824, in Allegheny Co., Penn., daughter of Jacob and Rebecca (Grover) Smith ; he was a native of Chester Co., Penn.; he was a son of Andrew Smith. The Groveses are of French extraction; Rebecca's grandparents came from France. After Mr. House was married, he remained on the home farm and, having bought out the heirs, he continued to farm until the fall of 1852, when he moved to this township and purchased 185 acres of land, to which he has since added, until now he owns 400 acres. Stock-raising and farming has been his business since he settled here; he has been engaged quite extensively in the dairy business, running fifty cows. Seven children have been born to him, but five now living - John W., George W., Mary E., Lorinda J. and Sarah, wife of James Bachtell, of York Township. Mr. House is one of the most prominent farmers in the township. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church.