Orange Township (part 6 of 8)

Catharine J. Snowdon, who was born in the adjoining county of Union; by this wife there are eight children - Thomas, Benjamin, Willson, Nelson, Clara E., Walter S., Delilah and Mary A., one of whom is dead; Mr. Fryman has always with which heand his father had lately commenced the manufacture of draining-tile; owns a farm 'of fifty acres which he cleared and improved. Himself and wife are members of the Disciples Church ; politically, he is like his father, a Demoerat; holds the office of Township Treasurer, an office he has had for the last five years; he is an energetic man, and one of the good citizens of Thompson Township.

THOMAS LAVENDER, deceased ; was born in Sussex, Eng., April 27, 1793 ; came to America in about 1818; landed.at New York, going from there to Pennsylvania, where he remained until about 1836, when he came to Delaware Oo., where he died Feb. 15,1876; he was married twice ; firstin England about 1815 ; by this union there were five children; the oldest, Luke, was born March 2, 1816; John, Nov. 24, 1817; Elizabeth, Jan. 26, 1820; Martha, Nov. 26,1821; Thomas, Aug. 8, 1823; the mother, Hlizabeth Lavender, died Dec. 5, 1823; Mr. Lavender was married to his second wife, Maria Gear, in 1825, by whom there were eight children; Sally was born Oct. 16, 1825; Delia, June 16,1828; Leonard, Aug. 27, 1830; Jessey, Feb. 25, 1833; Permelia, Dec. 20,1836; Laura, Jan. 6, 1839; Reuben, Aug. 27, 1841; Luther, Oct. 6, 1843. Reuben Lavender, the next to the youngest son, was married to Miss Jennie Curry May 2, 1865 ; she was born in ' this county Jan. 15, 1848; is the sixth child of a family of nine children; her parents were natives of Licking Co., Ohio; came to Delaware Co. in 1836; the subject of this sketch was a brickmaker by trade; he burned the first kiln of brick and built one of the first brick houses in Thompson Township ; he purchased 153 acres of land when he cameto the county, which, by the aid of his sons, he improved; Reuben fell heir to this farm; upon it he was born and raised ; it would be difficult to find a better one, and he will most likely spend his life there; by his union with Miss Curry, there are three children - EHlla E., born Nov. 3, 1866; Willie R., April 28, 1869; Clara B., Dec1,1876. Like his father, politically, he is a Republican, and with bis wife, member of the M. E. Church ; the parents were members of the Protestant Methodist Church.

CYRUS LARCOM, farmer; P. O. Richwood, Union Co.; was born in New York State in 1818 ; his father was a native of Connecticut, and mother of York State; in about 1824 he went with his parents to Pennsylvania, where he resided until 1836, when they again moved; this time they came to Delaware Co., Ohio, where our subject has remained ever since; he iz now living with his fourth wife ; his first marriage was, Aug. 28, 1840, to Miss Margaret Simpson, who was born Oct. 30, 1818; her parents were natives of Harrison Co., Ohio; from this marriage there were three children ; the eldest, Levi, was born April 13, 1842; John T., Feb. 2, 1845; Collins, Feb. 28, 1847 ; the mother of these children died about 1849; he was married Nov. 15, 1850, to Miss Mary Griffith, and from this marriage, seven children, all of whom are now living - Sarah D., born Oct. 1, 1851; Cyrus J., June 16, 1853; Samuel R., Sept. 23, 1855; Celestia J., Feb. 18, 1&8; Sophronia A., July 16, 1860; Rosella, Aug. 2, 1863; Mary M., Oct. 6, 1866, and the mother was born Nov. 2, 1830, and died Nov. 29,1869. Mr. Larcom then married Mrs. Johnston, who died Aug. 19, 1878; he married his fourth wife, Caroline Lister, May 27, 1879; she was born Sept. 21, 1824; he is a member of the Disciples Church, in good standing, and is a faithful, Christian man.

THE MONEY FAMILY, the original founder of which, in this country, was of KHnglish and Welsh descent, emigrated from England and settled in Fairfax Co., Va., in 1776. He was an ardent Methodist and placed himself where his active nature found plenty of earnest work for heart and hand to do, in the double occupation of preacher and farmer. There were born into the family four sons and one daughter - Kphraim, James, William, Nicholasand Nancy. The second gon, James, was born in Fairfax Co., Va., about 1785; he, more than any of the other children, perhaps, partook of his father's earnest, active nature; possessing but limited educational advantages, he made the most of such opportunities as were offered for mutual improvement, and following agricultural pursuits, he won an enviable position among his neighbors as a successful farmer. At the age of 23, he married Miss Mary Hutchins, a native of Virginia, born in 1791, the daughter of Francis Hutchins, Esq. There were born to them two sons and six daughters - Nicholas, Hlizabeth, Mary Ann, Rachel, Lucinda, James W.,, Ruth and Frances Jane; of these, Nicholas, Rachel and Lucinda are dead. James Money, the father of these children, died in his native State, in the prime of his life, respected and regretted by all. After the settlement of his estate, it was found that there was but little left, and Mrs. Money took upon herself the double burden of father and mother with a loving, heroic fortitude. Thus berett of her natural support, she learned to depend upon the oldest son, Nicholas, then a lad of 16 years, who nobly responded to the call of duty. In the fall of 1826, Mrs. Money with her family, seven in number, moved to Guernsey Co., Ohio. Their means had then dwindled to the sum of $10. Nicholas seeking work wherever and whenever it could be found, he found employment on the farm, or in building the national road, devoting his earnings to the support of the family. In these pinching times of want and necessity, he learned the salutary lessons of economy and industry. Deprived by family circumstances of the advantages of a liberal education, he employed his leisure hours in acquiring a practical culture which made him in his later life prominent in his community. It had been Mrs. Money's constant care to inure her children to frugal and industrious habits and prepare them to act well their part in life. She died in 1834, in Muskingum Co., where the family had moved not long before.

Nicholas, whose portrait appears in this work, was born in Frederick Co., Va., Jan. 31, 1809, and since the death of his father had contributed largely to the maintenance of the family. Was married, in the fall of 1831, to Miss Maraba White, a native of Guernsey Co., where she was born in 1815; this union was blessed with children, but they did not survive infancy, and when the blossoms heralded the springtime of 1834, the mother, too, passed away. On July 30 of the following year, Mr. Money married for his second wife Susan Cunningham, who was born Noy. 19, 1801. This union resulted in the birth of four children, only one of whom is living. In 1876, after forty-one years of married life, Mrs. Money passed away, and the subject of this sketch was a second time rendered a widower. The surviving child of this union is Catharine E. A. Money, who was born in this township Oct. 31,1843. Mr. Money formed his third marital alliance Oct. 19, 1876, at which time Miss Margaret Gillet became his wife ;-she was born Sept. 22, 1836, and by whom he had one child - Margaret, born Aug. 27, 1877.

In the month of November, 1836, Mr. Money moved to this township, whera he bought 100 acres of woodland, upon which he settled and entered upon the task of preparing it for tillage. He afterward sold a half-interest to his brother, James W., with whom he did business as partner the rest of his life. In later years, the brothers gave their attention to sheep-raising, and. became the most extensive in that business in Delaware Co., shearing sometimes as high as four thousand head. In 1879, at the age of 70 years, Nicholas Money laid down life's burdens and entered that sleep that has no earthly waking. His life was one of unremitting activity. Forced by the death of his father to support the family he was, in his younger days, prevented from accumulating property, and began life for himself with scarcely a dollar; from this he succeeded to affluence. Mr. Money was an earnest Christian, and a prominent member of the Disciples Church. In polities, he was first a Whig, and later, when new issues gave rise to the Republican party, he took an advanced position with it in favor of the Union and equal rights. His widow, with her daughter, lives upon

James W. Money, whose portrait also appears in this work, was born in Frederick Co., Va., March 2, 1821, and was 5 years old on the death of his father; he came with the family to Ohio, and as he grew older, assisted in contributing to their support. The stern experience through which the family was called to pass taught him an invaluable lesson, which has shaped his course through life ; having followed the fortunes of his kindred, he came to Thompson Township, and there, meeting with Miss Caroline Russell, married her in February, 1848, in his 27th year ; three children were born to them - Elizabeth, Jan, 3, 1849; Henry, June 3, 1851, and William, Sept. 14, 1856 ; the daughter died Nov. 16, 1858. On the 27th day of May in the same year, Mrs. Money died, after ten years of wedded life. For over seven years, Mr. Money lived a2 widower, caring for his family, and engrossed in business. He subsequently met Mrs. Elizabeth Kile, of Union Co., and was married to her Oct. 26, 1865, with whom he is now living. Mr. Money has led an active life, and for thirty-one years was associated with his brother Nicholas in business; though some twelve: years his junior, he was closely allied to him~in tastes, education and pursuits, and is noted for his business ability; the brothers held their property in common; to the original purchase of land, they subsequently added until they were the possessors of 600 acres ; they also owned a large amount of stock, besides one-fourth interest in the Richwood Bank, of which Mr. Money is still a stockholder. In politics and religion, they were not divided, James being an earnest Republican and a pillar in the Disciples Church. It is with a satisfaction such as can be enjoyed by comparatively few that Mr. Money can take a retrospective view of his career. Begioning a poor boy, Without assistance, he has struggled up through his own efforts to a position of wealth and influence; he is eminently a self-made man, and may well be proud of his achievements.

JAMES MAIZE, farmer; P.O. Radnor ; was born in Huntingdon Co., Penn., Dec. 25, 1816, where he resided until about 17 years of age, coming to this county with his parents in 1833; is of Trish descent; his father came to America in 1811; landed in New York, going from there to Pennsylvania, where he was married, in 1814, to Miss Margaret Leonard, by whom there were five children, James being the eldest; two are now dead. The father, on coming to this' county, purchased 100 acres of land, which, with the aid of his sons, he cleared up and improved; he afterward purchased 100 acres more, which he also improved. Mr. Maize has been married twice; the first time, to Miss Sarah J. Allen, Feb. 4, 1841, by whom there were four children - Wilson §., Aaron A., John L. and James A.; the mother of these died Oct. 9, 1848, after which he went to California, making the trip from Missouri by team, in ninety days; he remained in California a little more than two years, working in the gold mines most of the time, and was quite successful, as he saved $2,700 from his earnings; he returned to Ohio in June, 1852, by the Isthmus of Panama and New York, and from there to his old home by rail. His second marriage was to Margaret Willjams Oct. 9, 1853; they had three children - Wilson F., Margaret A. and Mary I. Mr. Maize owns a farm of 180 acres of well-improved land. Had two sons in the late war, both of whom lived to return home. He has been a member of the M. E. Church for twenty-one years. Politically, he is a Democrat.

JAMES A..MAIZH, manufacturer of draining-tile, and farmer; P. O. Richwood; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Aug. 30, 1846, and is a son of James Maize, whose bjography appears in this work. He lived with his parents until of age, working on his father's farm, and received such an education as the schools of the country afforded. He was married Dec. 14, 1872, to Miss Sarah A.

children - Clara M., Mary E. and Willie. Mr. Maize followed farming until the last few years, in which he has been engaged in manufacturing draining-tile ; has quite an extensive factory, and makes a superior quality; has capacity to burn 1,400 rods of tile at a time, and he has labored to excel in this business, as well as in his farming, when that was his business, in both of which he has been quite successful. Himself and wife are members of the M. E. Church. Politically, he is a Liberal Democrat.

JAMES W. NOBLE, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Prospect; was born in this county Jan. 18, 1841; is a son of George and Eliza Noble - the father is of Irish descent - came to America in about 1835; the mother is a native of Pennsylvania. Our subject is the eldest of a family of seven children and is the:only one now living. He was married Oct. 2, 1862, to Miss Matilda Wottring, who was born in Delaware Co., June 22, 1840; from this union there were six children, one of whom is now dead; Martin W. was born July 3, 1863, and died Sept. 23, 1863; Reuben S. was born Aug. 13,1865; William N., Aug. 11, 1867; Lydia B., Feb. 14, 1872; Laura B., Sept. 3, 1877 ; George L., Sept. 22, 1879. Mr. Noble has always followed farming and stock-growing - owns a farm | of 84 acres of well-improved land; -began business for himself without any aid and made all he now possesses by his own industry. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Noble's po: litical faith is allied with the Democratic party.

WILLIAM POWELL, saw-milling; P. O. Prospect, Marion Co., Ohio; was born in Marion Co., Ohio, Oct. 7, 1834; parents were natives of Pennsylvania and came to Marion Co. at a very early day. Our subject has from his boyhood followed milling, and is still in that business. He was married April 8, 1855, to Miss Malinda Oulp, whose parents were also natives of Pennsylvania and came to Delaware Oo., Ohio, in about 1835; she was born March 6, 1838 ; from this marriage there was a large family of children, several of whom are now dead; the eldest Margaret R. was born July 11, 1856; Florence G., July 10, 1858; mill, in the town of Greeley, in the same county. Becoming dissatisfied with the West, he returned to Delaware Co.,Ohio, in 1876, where he has 'since resided and purchased a saw-mill on the west bank of the Scioto River, in Thompson Township, and is doing a good business. His grandfather lived to the age of nearly 102 years; Mr. Powell's father was born in 1812, and is yet living. Our subject was in the late war, he went out with the 100-day men; was in Co. A, 145th Regiment; he was enrolled May 2, 1864, and received his discharge Aug. 24, 1864. He and wife are members of the Baptist Church, and live consistent with their belief.

EDMOND RUSSELL, farmer; P. O. Radnor; was born in Thompson Co., Conn., Feb. 5, 1818; is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Russell ; father was a native of Connecticut, mother, of Massachusetts. Mr. Russell came to this county with his parents in about 1819, where he has resided ever since; is eldest of a family of seven children, two of whom are now dead. His father purchased 318 acres of heavily timbered land on the west bank of the Scioto River, in this township, and, with the aid of his sons, cleared it. Our subject resides on part of the old farm, which, since the father's death, has been divided among the children. The father died the night of Dec. 29, and the mother the morning of Dec. 30, 1856, and were buried in one coffin. Edmund Russell ' was married to Miss HE. Milligan Nov. 8, 1843; her parents were early settlers of the county ; they had eleven children - six sons and five daughters ; the mother died Feb. 18, 1863. Mr. Russell remained a widower a short time, when he was married again to Mrs. Hannah Allen, by whom there were two children, making in all thirteen. Mr. Russell resided with his father on the farm until of age, when he began for himself, working awhile for his father by the month, and then rented part of his farm, and has followed farming ever since ; 'he received such an education as the schools of the day afforded, which, of course, was 'somewhat limited. Mr. Russell belongs to the Republican party.

J. F. SMITH, farmer and stock-dealer; P.O. Radnor; was born in Niagara Co., N. Y., Dee. 22, 1836 ; came to Delaware Co. with his parents about 1838. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, and his mother - Fronca Frontz Smith - of Niagara Co., N. Y.; the father purchased 166 acres of heavily timbered land when he came to the county, on which his son, J. F., now resides ; it is now well improved and the very best of land. Mr. Smith resided with his father until 19 years of age, at which time he rented part of the farm and began for himself; has followed farming ever since, in connection with which he deals some in stock; was one of a company who imported at one time seven French stallions from France, at a cost of about $20,000, one of which he still owns. He was married, Jan. 5, 1865, to Miss Margaret A. Cone, daughter of J. W. Cone; they have two children - Louanna, born Nov. 16, 1866, and Charles C., Dec. 28, 1867. Mr. Smith's father was a tanner by trade, a business he did not follow after coming to Ohio; he was also a great hunter, and spent much of his time with the Indians, with whom he was very friendly. On one of his hunting expeditions, he killed a black bear with a hand-ax ; one of its tusks J. F. has yet, and prizes it highly. Mr. Smith received such an education as the schools of an early day afforded in the tountry. Is a member of the Lutheran Church, and politically, a Democrat.

CHARLES SLOOP, farmer ; P. O. Richwood ; was born in Ross Co., Ohio, Sept. 22, 1804; resided with his mother until of age, when he began business for himself; his father died when he was young, and his step-father did not give him the advantages of an education ; but, after he became of age, he acquired a limited knowledge of the commoner branches, which enabled him to do

Co. in 1835, where he purchased land, and has resided ever since, with the exception of one year that he spent in Kansas, going there in 1870, and returning in 1871 to his old farm, where he expects to remain the balance of his days. Mr. Sloop was married, Dee. 25, 1831, to Miss Matilda Nepp, who was a native of Fairfield Co. Ohio; was born April 3, 1812. From this union there were twelve children - Harrison, born Feb. 10, 1833; Eli, May 10, 1835; Mary J., April 20, 1838 ; Harriet, Dec. 8, 1839; Isabel A., Dec. 3, 1840 ; Isaiah, Oct. 7, 1842 ; Elizabeth, April 18, 1844; Hannah, Feb. 24,1846; Matilda, Aug. 7, 1847, Hliza, July 25, 1849; Margaret, May 18, 1852; John, Jan. 14, 1853. The mother of these children died Jan. 14,1854. Mr. Sloop purchased, when he first came to the county, a piece of land containing sixty acres, which was heavily timbered ; afterward purchased fifty-three acres in connection with the first piece, all of which he cleared, and now is well improved. He is a member of the Disciples Church, and lives consist- ently as a Christian. Politically, he is a Republican ; had several sons and sons-in-law in the late war. Farming and stock-raising has occupied his attention since starting for himself. ;

ELI SLOOP, farmer; P. O. Richwood; was born in Thompson Township May 10, 1835; is the son of Charles Sloop, whose biography appears in this work; he resided with his parents until 18 years of age, at which time he began business for himself ; has always followed farming, with the exception of a few years that he worked at the carpenter's trade. Was married, May 16, 1858, to Miss Martha J. Smith, who was born Feb. 21, 1837; her parents came from Fairfield Co., Ohio, to Delaware Co. in a very early day; from their marriage there are seven children; the eldest, Charles W., was born Dec. 23, 1859; Harrison, Jan. 8, 1861; John B., July 17, 1863; Violetta, Nov. 8, 1866; Benjamin F., June 17, 1871; Artemus, Dec. 19, 1874, and Flora, June 28,1879. Mr. Sloop owns a farm of 105 acres of well-improved land which was purchased from the Government by S. Clark, and was transferred a number of times before the present owner became possessor of it; Mr. Sloop made all he now possesses by hard work and economy. He served about one year in the late war, became disabled and was discharged in November, 1863; was in several battles, coming out of allof them without a wound; was discharged on account of poor health. He and wife are members of the Christian Church.

- natives of Pennsylvania; he came to Marion Co. in 1854, where he resided until 1861, when he came to Delaware Co., which has since been his home. Our subject resided with his parents until of age, when he began business for himself; he is a miller by trade, a business he has and bought a farm in 1861, since which time he has made farming and stock-raising his principal business. Mr.: Willauer' was married Dec. 13, 1846, to Miss Mary A. Shaffer, whose parents were also natives of Pennsylvania, where they still reside ; from this marriage there were seven children, two of whom are now dead, one dying in infancy ; those now living are Rachel M., Mary E., Theodore P., James R., Frederick S. and Samuel C. Mr. Willauer owns 101 acres of wellimproved land; he is a member of the German Reformed Church, and, politically, a Democrat ; his wife isa member of the Lutheran Church, and a part of the family belong to the M. KH. Church.

REUBEN WOTTRING, farmer and _ stockraiser; P. O. Prospect; born in Pennsylvania July 5, 1838, and came to Delaware Co. with his parents in 1839, where he has since resided most of the time; his parents are natives of Pennsyl-. vania, and are of German descent; the father purchased a farm of 154 acres on coming to the county, most of which he cleared and improved ; our subject now resides on this farm; the father died suddenly March 17, 1879, and the mother is yet living. Mr. Wottring has been married twice, and is now a widower; his first marriage was, Sept. 22, 1867, to Miss Jennie Hoyman, by whom there was one son - Hlmer H., born. March 13, 1869; the mother of this child died in December, 1869; after the lapse of five years from her death, Mr. Wottring again married, May 3, 1874, this time the lady of his choice bemg Miss Lida B. Dix, whose parents were old settlers of Delaware Co.; they enjoyed the happiness of each other's society but a short time, when she, too, was called away; her death occurred Feb. 25,1875. Our subject has always followed farming and stockraising for a business, with the exception of two years that he was engaged in running a grist-mill in Prospect, Marion Co. He is a member of the German Reformed Church, and, politically, a Democrat.

BOLINGER & COLE, blacksmiths, Kilbourn. Frank Bolinger was born Feb. 22, 1852, is the son of Jacob Bolinger, a native of Germany, whose wife was Catherine Smith, from the same place; Frank was horn in Delaware City, where he grew up, and there learned his trade; afterward worked there two years. September, 1873, he married Lemma Brownsberger, born in 1854, and raised in Stark Co.; was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Brownsberger. Frank worked one year and a half in Marion Co.; in 1876, came. to this plaee and set up in business for himself; has two children - Kdward and Adelbert. Himself and wife are members of the Lutheran Church. January, 1880, he associated in business with Charles Cole, born in New Jersey Oct. 17, 1842, son of Henry and Nancy (Marquette) Cole; learned his trade in New'Jersey, and came West in 1860; located in Galena, worked at his trade until the breaking-out of the rebellion. He enlisted in Co. I, 32d O. V. I.; was four years and five months in the service, and returned with life and limb unscathed, and in 1865 married Mary Loop, born in this county ; she died in 1875. Feb. 2, 1876, he married Lenora 'Hornback, his present wife, she was born in Knox Co.; had five children by. his first wife; one by the second. Mr. Cole has worked in various places since he came West - Cheshire, Sunbury, Lewis Center, Eden Station, and to this town in 1869. He is a member of the Prohibition party. The firm are now associated together under the firm name of Bolinger & Cole, doing general blacksmithing in a satisfactory manner.

ABEL W. BARTLETT, farmer; P. O. Kilbourn ; is a descendant of one of the early settlers of the county; he was born,in Kingston Township April 12, 1826, the ninth of a family of ten children born to. Abner and Obedience (Mix) Bartlett; Abner was born at Catskill, N. Y., his wife in Vermont; after their marriage, came to this State at.an early period of this county's history, locating in Kingston, when there were but three houses in Delaware City ; he lived in Kingston until the year 1834, sold out and moved to Columbus, and was engaged in the manufacture of ropes; he remained there until the time of the cholera plague, of which he was a victim; at the age of 14, Abel went to learn the tailor's trade at Mt. Vernon; in his 20th year, located at Cardington, setting up in business for himself, continuing there until the year 1847; Sept. 25, same year, married Zillah Grant, daughter of Andrew Grant, from Pennsylvania; they moved to Marion Ov., stayed one year, engaged in the hotel business; this not suiting them, they went to Cardington where he resumed his former occupation, and added to it the merchant tailor and cloth- ! ing business; his wife died Jan. 6, 1867, leaving two children - Andrew W. and Adelbert G.; Andrew, at Cardington, engaged in the transportation business; Adelbert met with a tragic end; in the spring of 1867 moved to Ashley, Oxford Township, was engaged in the merchant tailor business two years; in 1869, moved to Morrow Co. and engaged in farming. Oct. 27, 1868, married Eliza M. Peak, born in 1836; her parents were from Windsor Co., Vt.; in the spring of 1876, moved to the place he now owns, situated one owned by M. M. Glass; he has seventy-six acres of land ; has one child by his present wife, Olin Webb, born April 11,1872. He and his wife are both members of the M. E. Church; he is a strong advocate of temperance principles, and a zealous member of the I. O. O. F., having represented that body in Grand Lodge on several occasions ; he is a liberal patron of the public journals.

ENOCH BAKER, farmer; P. O. Berkshire ; was born July 19, 1812, in Wayne Co.; is a son of Jacob and Barbara Baker, who emigrated to this State from Virginia in 1809. on horseback ; among the utensils brought with them, was a Dutch oven; they made their way through the trackless forest, and were among the hardy pioneers of this county ; Enoch was the second of a family of seven children; he remained with his father until he was 24 vears of age; then started for himself and lived the life of a bachelor until he was 36. May 28, 1848, was married to Hannah Baker, born in New Pittsburg, Wayne OCo., Nov. 22, 1829; is a daughter of Ignatius and

Catharine (Boocher) Baker, both from Harrison Co., Va.; after marriage, Mr. Baker located. in Licking Co., remaining there until 1868, then moved to Brown Township, southeast corner, his present home ; has 1153 acres of land; they have had nine children, four living - Barbara, wife of J. Barber; Jacob W., William L., and Milan L.; Mrs. Baker's father was for twenty years Justice of the Peace, and represented his county in the Legislature ; Enoch began/life poor, he received about $100 from his father's estate, this was his beginning. ;

EZEKIEL EKELBERRY,; P.O. Alum Creek; was born in Fairfield Co. Jan. 20, 1827; is the fourth child of Jacob and Elizabeth (Whitman) Ekelberry. Jacob was born June 9, 1799, in Pennsylvania, and came West when a lad, and, after a residence of twenty years in Muskingum Co., moved to Fairfield Co., where he remained until the year 1834, when he settled in this county. zekiel's mother was born in Fairfield Co. Nov. 17, 1800. - Ezekiel was a lad of about 7 years old when his parents located in this township. His father bought land at $3 per acre; settled in the southeast part of the township, where hé lived until 1870, when he moved to Delaware, remaining until his death, which occurred July, 1872; his wife died in October, 1854. Ezekiel was married in his 23d year to Julia Ann Edelblute, daughter of John Edelblute; she. was born in Licking Co. After their marriage, they lived about two years in Berlin Township; then came to his present place of abode on the homestead and has since remained. Were blessed with ten children, but seven of whom are living - Ann (now Mrs. Charles Miller, of Delaware), Theodore, Mary EH. (now Mrs. W. Hultz), Drusilla, Francis, Alice and Ross. Mrs. Ekelberry has 140 acres of land.

JOHN EKELBERRY, farmer; P. O. Kilbourne. John was born Oct. 1, 1824, in Fairfield Co.; is the eldest of a family of eight children, whose parents were Jacob and Hlizabeth ( Whitman) Ekelberry; the former was from Pennsylvania; his wife was born in Fairfield Co. . John was married Oct. 14, 1852, to Cecilia Longwell, born in this township in 1834; daughter of James and Phebe Longwell, who were among the stanch families in this county; since the marriage of John and wife, they have lived in Brown Township ; the first few years of their married life were spent in a log cabin; subsequently, moved to their present place of residence, where they have 225 acres of land, and he is among Brown's best farmers ; they have a very interesting family, four boys - Frank J. (now practicing medicine in Concord, at Belle Point), Charles J. (teacher), Louis A. and Norton (at home). Mr. Ekelberry is a member of Floral Grange, No. 366, also of Hiram Lodge, A., F. & A. M., No. 54.

NELSON FLEMING, farmer; P. O. Leonardsburg. Like many of Ohio's citizens, Mr. Fleming is of Pennsylvania ancestry, commencing with Henry Fleming, who was born in the Cichacocholis Valley, Mifflin Co., Penn., in 1770; his son Isaac, father of Nelson, was born April 7, 1794, in Mifflin Co. His wife, Elisabeth Wyan, was born May 10, 1796, and stood before the altar with Isaac Nov. 7,1816; their nuptials were celebrated in accordance with the laws of that commonwealth. The foregoing persons were among the first emigrants who settled on Alum Creek, arriving as early as the fall of 1817. Nelson Fleming was born Sept. 19, 1832, in Delaware Co., Ohio, and, Aug. 9, 1854, married Elisabeth Barton, whose birth occurred Sept. 18, 1829. They were married by the Rev. Ezekiel Gavitt, who in this way stands connected with the history of many of the citizens of Delaware Co. Nelson has hut one representative to hand his name to futurity, and that in the person of James Edward Fleming, who was born Sept. 27, 1858. By occupation, Nelson Fleming is a farmer, of more than ordinary success in all the departments of stock-raising. Singularly particular in his selections in breeding, he has brought some classes of his stock (especially cattle) to ahigh standard ; having several premium bullocks, one of which, at the age of 3 years, attains the enormous weight of 2,200 pounds. Whatever Mr. Fleming has attained has been the result of indomitable will and energy, having taken his beginning in life in very moderate circumstances. He is one whose progress is sure, and who strictly adheres to principles of honesty as the best policy.

W. H. FRY, farmer; P. O. Kilbourne; born in this township Sept. 14, 1849; is. a son of Andrew and Hmily (Adams) Fry, who were natives of the Middle States. The subject of these lives was but 3 weeks old when his mother died; he was then placed in the care of his uncle, Jacob Fry, who raised him to maturity. Jacob Fry was born in Pennsylvania, and lived in this township until his death, March, 1869. Since this time, he has been living with his aunt, Jane Fry, whose maiden name was Cooper, born in Franklin Co. Jan. 24,1818. The farm consists of seventy acres, and at her death goes to W. H. Fry. Sept.

27, 1869, he was married to Laura E. Andrus, born in Berlin in 1850; daughter of Daniel Andrus, of that township. Mr. Fry has for several years been engaged in running a thrashing machine during the fall and winter season.

CHARLES T. GRANT, farmer; P. O. Leonardsburg ; is the descendant of two ancient families, the Grants and the Whipples; the former reaches back to the time when the deadly feud existed between them and the McPhersons; Kbenezer Grant, a Scotchman, came to the colonies before the Revolution, and settled in Rhode Island ; he had seven sons - Bryer, Jabez and John, by his first marriage, and Rhodes, Eliphaz, Aaron and Rufus by the last marriage; Bryer and John served in the army of the Revolution under Gen. Washington, Bryer as fifer, and John as drummer ; both were in the battle of Bunker Hill, under Gen. Warren; Aaron Grant, first son of Ebenezer, was the father of Aaron the second, who was born Jan. 25, 1800, in Rhode Island, and who, Sept. 3, 1821, married Diana Whipple, a descendant of one of the oldest families in Rhode Island, many of whom served in the war for independence ; she was born Dec. 19, 1799, in Rhode Island; in October, 1829, Aaron, with his family, started from Rhode Island and arrived at Sandusky City in Novémber, where he employed a wagoner, named Morris, to haul them to Delaware Co.; he started with a five-horse team, much of the way, cutting out the road until they arrived at the home of his father-in-law, Reuben Whipple; Indians were discoverable along the route; Aaron purchased his land from one Milton Vanduser, who had erected a double log cabin ; wild turkeys were in great aburdance, and would pass between the cabins in search of corn; the Indians occupied the forest on these premises only about one year previous to the settlement of the farm, and the' evidences of two camping-grounds are still visible. Charles T. Grant, eldest son of Aaron Grant, Jr., was born Jan. 28, 1823, in Providence, R. I., and came, with his parents, to Ohio-in 1829. Feb. 17, 1861, he married Diana Hibbard, a teacher, of culture and fine mental endowments, who was born Jan. 6, 1842,'in Morrow Co., Ohio; they have two children - Horace Plum, born April 8, 1862, and Mary Emma, July 12, 1866. Mr. Grant is a farmer and dealer in stock, a man of energy and generous impulses; has figured conspicuously as a private citizen and as a Director of the County Infirmary for a term of three years; his demeanor as such was creditable to himself and satisfactory to his friends; in many observable ways, Puritan blood crops out in the form of fixed traits of character, which individualize but do not detract from the individual.

M. M. GLASS, farmer, P. O. Kilbourne. Mr. Glass is a native of Warren Oo., N. J.; born June 24, 1828, and was the fifth child of William and Elizabeth (McWilliams) Glass; she was a native of New Jersey, and her husband of the '' Keystone State ;" they emigrated to this State in 1838, locating in Genoa Township, where they lived until their death, both living to a ripe old age; father died at the age of 87, in the year 1868 ; mother, in the spring of 1879, at the ripe age of 88. Marshall remained at home until he attained his 32d year; at theage of 18, he began

| teaching music, continuing at this during the winter season, and working on the farm during thesummer season. On Jan. 1, 1856, married Angie Leonard, born in 1840, in Knox Co., on the Dillno farm ; she is a daughter of George and Mary (Jewett) Leonard; subsequent to their marriage, they located in Brown Township; have since remained there ; spent one season in Illinois, in the sheep business ; he owned, at one time, the farm now in the possession of A. W. Bartlett, but has since abandoned farming. In the spring of 1876, he was placed in charge of the infirmary, and has since had charge of the same, and the manner in which he has discharged the duties of his office has justly merited for him the approbation of the people, and he is justly styled the "right man in the right place." He has the love and good will of all the unfortunates under his charge, and the sanitary measures he has inaugurated since his advent to the place, have reduced the mortality from 9 to 2 per cent; in short, Mr. Glass has acquitted himself in a' creditable manner, and to the satisfaction of the people; has one daughter - Evaline.

J. SANSOM HARMAN, farmer; P. O. Delaware. Mr. Harman was born July 8, 1831, in Washington Oo., Penn., the eldest of a family of seven children born to Silas and Sarah (Leonard) Harman, both natives of Cumberland Co., Penn. The Harmans are of German descent, the Leonards of English; the family emigrated to this State in 1839, and located in the southeast part of Brown Township, on Alum Creek, where he lived until 1851, when he moved to Radnor Township, where he stayed until 1864, and finally located in this township, on the farm now owned by Sansom; he was a farmer and stock-trader, which business he was engaged in at the time of his death, which occurred in Pennsylvania, while there with a lot of cattle on the market. Sansom was raised to the occupation of his father. In March, 1858, he married Margaret Davids, born Nov. 27, 1838, in Marion :Co.; she is a daughter of William and Magdalene (Jenkins) Davids, and was the youngest of eleven children; both her parents were natives of Wales, emigrating to this country when they were young; came first to Pennsylvania, afterward to Radnor, where they settled permanently ; he was in the war of 1812, and was at Hull's surrender; was born Dec. 27, 1793, died April 20,1878; wife born March 9, 1794, died Nov. 26, 1866; they emigrated to this country in 1800. After the marriage of Sansom, they resided seven years in Delhi, then spent six years in Marion Co., and in 1871 came to his present place of residence, where he has 173 acres of land, and is engaged in farming and stock-rais. ing, making a specialty of the best grade of hogs, which he raises for the market. He has two children - Nannie B. and William D. He is a member of the Baptist Church, Grange and Masonic Order.

ISAAC N. HUMES, farmer; P. O. Delaware ; was born in Ohio Co., W. Va., March 24, 1838; is the youngest of a family of ten children. His father's name was John, who was born near @arlisle, Penn., who married Margaret Carrel. and subsequently emigrated to this State in 1851, and settled in Brown Township, four miles east of Delaware, where they remained until their death ; father died July 22, 1878, mother July 27,1877. Sept. 15, 1864, Isaac was married to Mary Overturf, born Feb. 12, 1845, in this township; she is a daughter of William Overturf; mother's maiden name was Flulks. After their marriage, they located on the farm he now occupies, consisting of 110 acres; he has five children the M. E. Church, at Hast Delaware. Isaac had two brothers - William and Josiah - who were out in the late war - 121st O. V. 1. William died in the hospital at Nashville, of typhoid pneumonia. Josiah returned home with the loss of two fingers and a wound in the leg.

HARVEY S. HUBBELL, farmer; P.O. Kilbourne ; born in Knox Co. in September, 1817 ; eldest of a family of three children, whose parents, Preston and Betsey (McEuen) Hubbell, were natives of Connecticut, and emigrated to this State in 1817, locating in Bloomfield Township, Knox Co., there being but five families in the township at the time. They entered land there, which his mother still occupies. Harvey's father died when he was 4 years of age, and was then raised up by his mother, until he was 16 years of age, when he started to learn the cabinet-maker's trade, but, his health failing, he abandoned it ; he worked out by the month some time. His education was such he went to Kentucky, where he lived eight years and taught school some of the time. At the age of 21, was married to Lurania Hitt, by whom he had ten children, nine living. In 1845, Mr. Hubbell moved to Morrow Co., where he lived until 1851 ; then resided in Harlem Township until 1875, when he moved to Brown Co., and has since remained. His wife died in 1863, and was since married to Clarinda Adams, born in Harlem Township, and daughter of Ruloff Adams, whose wife was Elizabeth Jones, both from Pennsylvania. Mr. Hubbell was out in the late war, Co. E, 45th Heavy Artillery; also, three sons - William, in 32d; Daniel, in 45th; Alonzo, in 131st - all returned, except Daniel, who died in Andersonville ; he was captured at Knoxville. Mr. Hubbell has 115 acres of land. His wife and mother are members of the M. KE. Church.

JOHN HEAVERLO, farmer; P. O. Kilbourne ; born on the same farm where he now resides March 29, 1834; is the sixth of a family of nine - six now living - born toStapleford and Hannah (Pettitt) Heaverlo, both natives of the State of Delaware; emigrated to this State in 1823, locating in what is now Marion Co., Peru Township ; he was a cabinet-maker, and was out in the war of 1812; came to this township in 1832, locating where John now lives, where he died Feb. 25, 1877; his wife is still living; John, about the time of his maturity, was crippled by a falling tree, which incapacitated him for farm labor; he learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed for about ten years; after the partial restoration of the use of his limb, resumed farming. Sept. 20, 1860, was married to Mary Hkelberry, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Ekelberry, born in this county May 13, 1839; they have but one child - Anthony, born Aug. 21,1861. He has 160 acres of land, which he farms, giving some attention to sheep-raising.

EDWARD KEEFFH, farmer; P. O. Delaware; was born in Tipperary Oo., Ireland, June 20,1820; is a son of Edward and Catherine (Connell) Keeffe; learned the stonemason's trade, serving seven years at the same; in. 1850, thinking to better his condition, he bade good-bye to the land of his fathers, and emigrated to this country; spent one year in Dunkirk, and, in 1851, landed in Delaware; slept the first night at a house which stood on the ground now occupied by the city hall (the house was kept by one Shaub). Mr. Keeffe worked at his trade while he remained in Delaware, and was engaged in building the most prominent buildings in' the city, of which he was the contractor; also built many of the bridges that now span the several streams and rivers of this county; his superior ability as a workman, and the fidelity with which he fulfilled all his contracts, secured him more work than he could perform. On October 20, 1868, he moved to his farm, situated on the Mud pike, three miles northwest of Delaware; has a farm of ninety-three acres, and the improvements made upon the place, and the well-kept condition which the farm presents, indicates that he is a success at farming, as well as a mechanic. February 3, 1846, was the date of his matrimonial union with Eliza Quirk, 8 native of the same county as himself; they have thirteen children, but six living - 'Edward, who was the first graduate of the college at the age of 17; James, Lizzie, John, Minnie and Rachel. Mr. Keeffe's life has been characterized by industry and sobriety.

GEORGE LEONARD; P. O. Eden. The subject of this sketch, whose portrait appears in another part of this work, was born in Western, Penn., on the Monongahela River, forty miles above Pittsburgh, July 8, 1800, and is the son of Lot and Elizabeth (Hoge) Leonard, the latter a second cousin of Gen. George Washington. His father was in the Indian war; he wasa Methodist minister. Our subject was born on the farm, where he remained until 21 years of age. He commenced, when he was a young man, dealing in stock, which business he followed for a number of years. Purchasing a large number of cattle, he drove them across the Alleghany Mountains, which mountains he crossed nine times. In 1821, he moved to Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where he remained some nineteen years, during which time he was

" engaged in the cattle and mercantile business, and also engaged in purchasing land; was a partner in the stock business with Judge Black. Mr. Leonard has made several trips down the river on keelboats; went South and engaged in the mill and mercantile business on commission, doing business up the Arkansas River, near Arkansas Post. From Mt. Vernon he came to Delaware Co., and located in his present township, where he has been one of its honored citizens ever since. The first two years after he came here, he had purchased some 600 acres of land, paying for it $8.35 per acre; this.land .was located around and near Kden, and has greatly increased in value. Mr. Leonard has taken an active part in the improvements of his town, and has been a hard worker for the interests of the railroad. to Eden; has given largely toward building churches and schools. He married in Mt. Vernon, Miss Mary Jewett, who was born in Vermont, on the River Lamoille, in 1805; they had five children. Eleven years ago, Mr. Leonard was stricken with paralysis, which has rendered his left side almost useless. His motto in life has been, ." Do unto others as you would be done by." A hard worker and good manager, and possessed of industry and economy, he has made a success of his life.

MRS. PHEBE LONGWELL, retired; P. O. Kilbourne; born in Washington Uo., Penn., March 3, 1812; daughter of Zenas and Nancy Leonard, both of Pennsylvania; she migrated to Marion Co., this State, with her parents, at the age of 11. There were but three families within a circuit of seven miles. Her father died the same year of their arrival. There were four children in the family, Phebe being the third. Abijah Leonard, her brother, located at Eden Station, and the place was named for. him - « Leonardsburg."

Longwell, born in Kentucky in 1803 ; came to this county in 1806, afterward moved with his parents to Marion Co. After marriage, he located in Brown Township, on the farm now owned by Samuel Walker, remaining there five years; then sold out, and moved to the southeast part of Brown Co. on the farm now owned by Enoch Baker, remaining there until April 12, 1867, when he sold his farm, and moved to Eden. Mr. Longwell's earthly career was'brought to a close Feb. 14, 1873, in his 70th year. He had been a very conscientious man, honest and upright in all his transactions with his fellow-nmn, a kind husband, and an indulgent father. Had been for over forty years an activé member of the M. E. Church, also his wife, and for fourteen years their house was occupied as a place of worship during those times when church buildings were not in existence in that locality. . They had six children - Mrs. Mary

NORTON T. LONGWELL, farmer; P. 'O. Kilbourne; is a descendant of one of the early settlers and pioneers of the county ; born in this township April 20, 1842, and a son of Ralph S. and Elizabeth (Thurston) Longwell ; born in New York in 1804. Ralph Longwell was bornin 1792 in Maryland, and emigrated to this State in 1806; located in Berkshire, and participated in the war of 1812; he died June 8, 1872, in this township. Norton T. was the tenth of a family of thirteen children, nine are living; there were but two boys, one who was a surgeon in the army with the rank of Major, and died at Camp Chase. Norton was the youngest boy, and has always remained at home; Oct. 7, 1861, he enlisted in Co. D, 20th QO. V. I., and served three years; he was Orderly on the General's staff; since his return home, he has been engaged in farming; has 164 acres situated immediately north of Eden. April 9, 1867, married Ella EK. Hyde, who was born in 1848; she is a daughter of Udney and Olive (Hunter) Hyde, the former a native of Vermont, the latter ' of Connecticut ; have two children - Carrie, born Sept. 29, 1872, and Raymond, June 21, 1874.

HUGH B. MECAY, gardener; P. O. Kilbourne; son of Alexander and Maria Mecay ; was born in Washingten Ov., Penn., in 1840; removed to Ohio in 1853 ; enlisted at the commencement of the late war, in the three-months service, in the 12th Ill. V.I., Co. C; at the expiration of the time, re-enlisted in the same for three years; was in the battles of Ft. Henry, Ft. Donelson and Shiloh ; he was severely wounded at the battle of Shiloh, in the hand; lost one finger; was honorably discharged from the service in 1865; held the rank of Sergeant in the aforesaid regiment ; receives pension from the Government; is noted for integrity and for his social qualities. Republican in politics.

McMASTER BROTHERS; P. O. Leonardsburg. . Among the most successful farmers and stock-raisers in this county, there are none whose efforts are being attended with more gratifying results, and who are attaining greater success, than Lyman and Benjamin McMasters, who are sons of Robert G. and Mary (Worline) McMasters. They were married June 13, 1841, and settled in this township and remained until their death, he dying Feb, 20, 1874, wife Dec. 10, 1847 ; they had five children born to them - Benjamin, born Sept. 15, 1842; Lyman P., April 6, 1844; Theodore D., Oct. 23, 1845, and Mary K., Dec. 3, 1847. Lyman and Benjamin carry on the business together; Theodore lives with them, being an invalid ; Mary K. lives with her uncle, H. B. McMaster, the wife of Mr. Jones. The McMaster brothers now own 640 acres of choice land, and, as farmers and successful business men, they have no superiors in this county, as their marked progress fully attests; they are young men of energy, strictly upright and square in their business transactions ; and the management of their business evinces a sagacity and forethought which is not surpassed jby men of large experience or riper years ; they raise and fatten the best stock that goes to the market ; December, 1879, shipped two car loads to Buffalo; twenty head averaged 1,900 pounds, and two weighed 5,00U pbunds; they were repurted as being the best cattle sent to the market that year. The boys are living in bachelorhood. Lyman is President of the agricultural society. HOSEA MAIN, farmer; P. O. Delaware ; was born in Troy Township Nov. 2, 1825; was the fourth of a family of six children, born to John Main, whose wife was a Wright, both natives of Virginia. Seven of the Main brothers came out in 1815, located in the coal settlement in Troy Township, and settled permanently, and their descendants now occupy almost the entire eastern portion of the township; John Main remained where he settled until his death, which occurred Sept. 21, 1836, and his wife Jan. 11, 1880, being in her 87th year ; Hosea was raised at home, where he remained until his marriage with Elizabeth Holt, born in Knox Co.; she died in January, 1878, leaving five children - Viola, Lorinda, Ancyl, Wesley and Jennie; Viola, now Mrs. Silas Harman; |

Lorinda, now Mrs. A. P. Scatterday ; in 1848, he moved to the place he now occupies ; he first built a cabin, which he lived in without doors or windows until he could afford better accommodations ; he acquired 500 acres of land since, which he divided among some of his children, and has now 180 acres with excellent buildings and improvements. Aug. 19, 1879, he married Mrs. Nina Minella, born in this county Nov. 17, 1847, daughter of Albert Pickett, Jr., and Anna (Reeser). Her father was fifteen years in public office, serving as Treasurer and Recorder; he was a brother of Dr. Charles Pickett, one of the prominent physicians in the county, at one time; Mrs. Main has two children - Vincent and Frank. Mr. Main has been a member of the Baptist Church at Marlborough about forty years.

ISRAEL POTTER, farmer; P. O. Leonardsburg. One among the prominent farmers in the township is Mr. Potter, born Sept. 29, 1806, third child of a family of eight born to Asahel Potter, born 1776, whose wife was Annie Benton ; both natives of Connecticut, where they married and moved to Ghenango, N. Y., where Israel was born, and in the year 1817 emigrated to this State with his parents. They stopped nearly one year in Fairfield Co., and the following year came to Franklin Co., near Worthington, and. after three years' residence came to Delaware (now Morrow), settled permanently and was among the pioneers of that locality. Israel received his scholastic education in a log school-house, with slab benches ; his father died in 1 979, in this county ; Israel's grandfather was a soldier in the French and Indian wars, also the Revolution; his powder horn is now in Israel's possession, inscribed, "Crown Point, July, 1762." Israel remained with his parents until he attained his 35th year ; his early life was engaged mostly in trading, and handling stock was his favorite of all pursuits; he made sixteen trips to Michigan while engaged in this busines'; was at Adrian when the first locomotive came in, in 1841; in his 36th year was married to Phoebe G. Whipple, born in 1822, in Morrow Co. After marriage, he located in Oxford Township; after a residence. of several years came to Leonardsburg in 1851, and has since made it his abode, and has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He began poor, has taught school at 33 cents per day, and from this small beginning he has arisen acres of land; he started in life with the resolution that he would not squander his property by the use of whisky and "going bail." Has five children - Anna M., Eliza F., Mary C., Celia (now

Noble Co.), and Herman (only son). Mr. Potter and wife are both members of the Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal Church, he having been identified with that body for twenty-nine years. | ROBERT REED, farmer, P. O. Kilbourne; was born Sept. 23, 1800, in Augusta Co., Va.; fs a son of Thomas and Polly (Currey) Reed who were natives of Ireland ; Robert's father died when he was but a few months old; he was afterward placed under the guardianship of his aunts, with whom he lived until his union with Rebecca Conner ; he emigrated to this State in November 1849, and to Brown Township in 1850 ; hebought 150 acres of iand, and since that time has madeit his constant abode; his wife died Feb. 18, 1873; they had twelve children, ten living - James C., Mary J., Sarah E., Rebecca A., Thomas, Angelina, Rachel C., Robert B., Polly N., Amanda J., John C. and Martha V.; James and Mary (now Mrs. Longwell) in Van Wert Co.; Robert and Rachel (now Mrs. Murphy) in Iowa; Amanda and Martha, both married Lotts, Thomas and Mrs. Rebecca Waldron in Kingston; John, Ageline and Leonard in Brown Township. Mr. Reed now owns 175 acres of land; he has been a member of the Presbyterian Church for fifty-seven years; John C. remains at home on the farm.

J. H. SMITH, physician ; is a son of Matthias and Martha Smith, the former a native of Wurtemberg, Prussia, the latter of Pennsylvania, whose maiden name was Stainbrook; the Doctor was born in Concord Township Nov. 9, 1844; and had fair school advantages; was an apt scholar and a' good student; Oct. 3, 1861, at the age of 17, he. enlisted in Qo. B, 48th O. V. IL, and participated in all the battles in which his regiment was engaged; took part in the Vicksburg campaign, and was on the Red River expedition ; was taken prisoner April 8, 1864, and for six months or more was confined at Camp Ford, Texas; May 23, 1866, he received an honorable discharge, and upon his return home took up school-teaching, which he followed tor some time ; of medicine ; read with Dr. Constant, of Delaware, and graduated in February, 1873, when he commenced the practice at Eden, in Brown Township, his present place of residence. Sept. 21, 1876, the Doctor married Alice W. Owen, who was born in Scioto Township; she died in Eden Keb. 21, 1880, at the age of 23, leaving one child, Gertrude, who was born July 23, 1877; the Doctor is well up in his profession and commands a good practice; he is a true gentleman and enjoys the confidence of the community in which he lives. ' é

BENJAMIN SHEETS, Kilbourne. Prominent among the self-made men and_ successful agriculturists in this county, who have come up from poverty's ranks to wealth and affluence, and attained position through their own individual exertions, unaided by proffered patrimony or outside aid, is Benjamin Sheets; he was born in Augusta Co., Va., Aug. 28, 1817; is a son of Henry and Sarah Reese Sheets; they were of German descent. Benjamin came to this State when in his 18th year, in 1835; his parents were poor and unable to endow him with any. patrimony; their advice and counsel was all they had to bestow. Benjamin started out with the resolve and determination that he would some day have a home if hard labor and economy would accomplish this end; his first work was done for Joseph Conklin at $10 per month, for which he took store pay; the next month, he worked for Mr. Potter at the same price; worked thirty-eight days in harvest for Rodney Smith, at 50 cents per day ; he husbanded his means, and was soon enabled to make a purchase of a small amount of land, and from this beginning he at length acquired 530 acres of land. Has been thrice married, first to Mary Ann Hagerman, who bore him

Mrs. Alexander D. Finley), Celia (now Mrs. John M. Cowgill), all of this township ; after his marriage, he lived fourteen years south of Delaware; in April, 1849, from Stratford came to northeast of Brown; his wife died Oct 22, 1855. Married, second time, Nancy H. Yates, of Delaware (©o.; she died March 6, iso4, leaving one child, Edwin D. Oct. 22, 1868, he was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Reese, daughter of Joseph Park and Elizabeth Richards; her parents were natives of Pennsylvania, where she was born Oct. 11, 1833, and emigrated to this State in 1852. Since Mr. Sheets' location here, in 1848, he has been a constant resident member of the M. E. Church; was taken into the church under Henry E. Pilcher's ministration; has officiated as leader in the same for many years; Mrs. Sheets is also a member. Farming and stock-raising has been the business in which he has been engaged since his location on the farm.

of German descent; Daniel, early in life, learned the carpenter's trade, and, at the age of 22, came to this State; his parents preceded him a short time, settling in this county; after his arrival in this county, he engaged at his trade. In April, 1842,

York State (Steuben Uo.) ; came West in 1836. After marriage, Mr. Sheets engaged in the cabinet business, and was in the saw-mill business at Stratford for several years; he then built a cabinetshop there, and engaged in that business for some time; then moved to Eden 'and engaged in the saw-mill business, which he followed for eighteen years ,; sawed many thousand feet at 25 cents per hundred, and never got over 30 cents for sawing ; during this time, he was engaged in the cabinet, business also ; lived in Eden about fifteen years ; in 1859, he moved to his present residence, onequarter mile west of Eden; has a good home aud 40 acres of land; is still engaged in the undertaking business; manufactured his own coffins until 1872; has disposed of nearly one thousand outfits; has also, in connection with his business, a sorghum manufactory, and makes annually from one to three thousand gallons. Mr. Sheets began life poor; his father had lost all by "going bail,' and his-children had no patrimony to begin with, and had to depend upon their own resources. Daniel Sheets is the father of ten children, nine of whom are living - Martha, Ellen, Rebecca, Caroline, Milo D., Joseph, Mary, Samuel and Ora B.

JOHN WATERS, farmer; P. O. Kilbourne; was born Nov. 11, 1829, in Athens Township, Harrison Co.; is a son of Basil and Margaret (Hills) Waters. The former was born in Hartford Co., Md.; his wife in Chester Co., Penn. They emigrated in 1818 to this State, and in 1832 to this county, and settled on the farm now owned by the subject of these lines. John never left the homestead, but lived with his parents and took charge of the business affairs, and they in turn made their abode with him up to the day of their death. His father died April 7, 1879; mother, Oct. 28, 1852. In 1854, he was married to Miss Hleanor Sherman, born Noy. 14, 1830, in Beverly, Washington Co., daughter of Ira Sherman ; her mother was a Miss Nicholas, whose parents were among the early settlers in Washington Co. Since the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Waters, they have remained on the homestead. He has 140 acres of | land. At the age of 16, he began teaching, and | has been a pruner of the '' young idea" ever | since, during the winter season, carrying on the | farm during the farming season. Mr. Waters is | one of the best-read men in the township, a man | of excellent memory, generous and benevolent. He has three children - Eugene, Josephine and | Bertha E. age

H. K. WATTERS, farmer; P.O. Delaware ; | was born Jan. 7, 1820, in Harrison Co.; is the | third child of John Watters, born Jan. 5, 1792, in Hartford Co., Md.; he removed with his parents, when young, to Alleghany Co., remaining | bought land previous to his coming; here he remained until his death, which occurred Sept. 2, 1866. Was for many years an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, and had as few faults as most men; he lived an upright, conscientious and Christian life ; his remains now repose in the cemetery north of Eden, his ashes mingling with those of the partner of his joys and sorrows, Sarah (Kirkpatrick) Watters, born Feb. 7, 1797, in Alleghany Co., Penn. Hugh K., during his father's life, always remained with him, living under the same roof. His father was twice married ; two sets of children were raised up together, the utmost harmony prevailing between parents and children. H. K. was married Sept. 16, 1841, to Elizabeth Finley, born in 1816 in Ohio Co., Va., daughter of William and Margaret ( Walker) Finley.; after marriage, remained on the homestead until 1869; moved a short distance east on Alum Creek, remaining until Nov. 1, 1870; moved to Crawford, four and a half miles northwest of Galion, remaining until March, 1874, then located on the line dividing Brown and Delaware, where he now resides. Has had three children - Benjamin F., born June 13, 1842, now of Iberia, Morrow Co.; he was a soldier in the late war, in in the 121st O. V. L.; enlisted in August, 1862, and remained until the close of the war; Charles T., born. Oct. 15, 1850, died Jan. 3, 1864; Eva, at home, born Dec. 12, 1857, now the wife of A. Duncan. Mr, Watters is a man of remarkably retentive memory, of excellent information. Has been a member of the Presbyterian Church for forty-five years, of which he and family are also members ; has a snug farm, and well improved. MRS. ELMINA WIGTON, farmer; P. O. Delaware; born in Liberty Township Oct. 11, 1819,.on the banks of the Whetstone; daughter of William Perry; her mother's maiden name was Electa Barber; the family are natives of

Connecticut, emigrating to this county about theyear 1807; when Elmina was very young, her mother was married to Benjamin McMasters; at the time she was 6 years of age, they moved to Brown Township, where Horace B. McMasters now resides. Here she lived until her union with. Sylvester Wigton, which event occurred June 11, 1837 ; he was a native of Luzerne Co., Penn.; he emigrated to this State with his parents when he was but 2 years of age; they located in Berkshire Township, near Sunbury; after Mr. Wigton's marriage they located on the farm she now owns, which they settled and cleared. Mr. Wigton died March 23, 1873, and his remains repose in the cemetery north of Eden; he was a successful farmer, and acquired 202 acres of land, which Mrs. Wigton now owns, along with valuable property in Delaware; they had two children - Perry and Elmer; Perry wasa soldier in the 96th O.V.L., and lost his life at the battle of Arkansas Post; Elmer is now in the West. Mr. Wigton, during his life, was a very moral, upright and conscientious man, and temperate in his habits; he was not a member of any church, but a man that always respected Christianity ; Mrs. Wigton is an adherent of the Universalist doctrine.

WILLIAM WILLIAMS, farmer; P. O. Kilbourne; was born in Fairfield Co. Feb. 11, 1809; son of Eli Williams, a native of New Jersey, who emigrated to this State in 1807; William's mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Cretchfield, a native of the Middle States; his parents died when he was small, and he was raised up by his grandparents, until the age of 14, when he embarked for himself; began work at $3 per month. His entire schooling was embraced in four quarters, and after he was 12, never attended school, up to his 21st year, then attended fourteen days, yet succeeded in obtaining éducation to enable him to teach, which he did for eight terms. -In October, 1837, in his 29th year, he, was married to Joanna Loofbourrow, born in Clark Co., 1818 ; then moved to this county; located north of Old Eden, where he has since lived. .Has had eight children, three are living - Mary E., now Mrs. Rev. J. W. Bushong, of Missouri; William W., of Missouri ; Jobn L., physician, Green Bay, at the Indian agency. Mr. Williams has always been identified with the principles of Republicanism ; has filled many stations and offices of trust in the county, served as Infirmary Director, now serving his thirty-fourth year as Justice of the Peace, now serving his twelfth term, and Treasurer of the county for three terms ; has held sixteen commissions from.the Government; also served as Town Clerk and Trustee. Not a member of any church, yet is a liberal supporter of the Gospel.

Alfred and Maria Wheeler, and a cousin of Wm. A. Wheeler, Vice President of the United States ; he is a native of Fairfax, Vt., where he was born May 7, 1822, and belonging to a family of sterling qualities, who recognized the worth of knowledge, he was given the advantage of good schools,

_ attending the academies at St. Albans and Bakersfield, Vt., and at Malone, N. Y., receiving, a classical education. Mr. Wheeler followed teaching school in the East and West about ten years, receiving his first money for such services when about 18 years of age; in 1842, he came to Ohio, and, in the following year, married Miss Mary Johnson, by whom he had one child, Myra; in 1847, Mr. Wheeler came to this county, settling in Delaware City; the next year (1848), Aug. 10, he was again married, on this occasion to Lydia J. Davenport ; nive children have been the

SHARRAD HUBBELL, farmer; P. O. Kilbourne; was born Sept. 14, 1807;- the son of Sullivan and Mary A. (Fulford) Hubbell; the former was a native of Massachusetts; he came to New York, then to Pittsburgh, Penn., and subsequently moved to Washington Co., Penn., where he was engaged in burning lime; the mother was born in Pennsylvania, and died in Washington Co. about 1816. Sharrad is one of a family of eight children, and, in common with school advantages. He was married, in 1827, to Elizabeth, a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Sears) Waters; to them were born ten children - Calvin, Aun (deceased), Sarah, Mary A., Elizabeth, James, John, Louisa, Mehetable and Almira ; Mrs. Hubbell died about 1840, in Licking Oo., Ohio, to which locality they had emigrated about 1835; Mr. Hubbell was again married, in 1844, to Mary, a daughter of James and Catharine (West) Abrams; her father was a native of Virginia, 'born in 1782, and her mother in New Jersey in 1799, who, being bereft of maternal care by the death of her to Licking Co. in this State with John Vandevender, where she married Mr. Abrams, a veteran in the war of 1812; Mrs. Hubbell was born Sept. 18, 1818, and is the mother of several children - Alexander, Leroy, Harriet, Benjamin F., Mary Martha, Francis M., and Isabel (deceased). In 1850, Mr. Hubbell made a trip to California, returning in 1852. He owns 120 acres of land, formerly the property of James and Wesley Abrams. He belongs to the Prohibitionist party, result of this companionship- - - Almon, Maria (deceased), William, John, Lydia Jane, Sarah Ann, Alfred, Harriet Emma and Mary Nettie. In Delaware, Mr. Wheeler was engaged in various enterprises of a business nature, and served the city as Marshal. He moved to Eden in Brown Township in 1860, since which time he has filled several township offices with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. He is in the possession of' a comfortable home, and is a Knight Templar of Mount Vernon Commandery No. 1, Columbus, Ohio.

but cast his first vote as a Democrat, and subsequently joined the Republican party; his wife and daughters are members of the M. KE. Church.

ABRAM HEINLEN, farmer; P.O. Kilbourne; is a son of Jacob and Mary (Wittenberg) Heinlen, both natives of Germany; his father was born March 16, 1799, and his mother Dec. 8, 1803; they emigrated to Ohio about 1818; his father was a tailor in the old country, and a farmer here; he died June 12, 1874; the mother died July 19, 1876; they had thirteen children - Rudolph, born April 25, 1823, died Feb. 18, 1824; Solomon, born May 26, 1825; Mary A., July 21, 1827; John, July 3, 1829, died April 3, 1858; Emanuel, born Aug. 17, 1831; Jacob, Jan. 15, 1834; Isaac, June 25, 1835; Fanny, April 4, 1837; Rebecca, June 28, 1838; Abram, Oct. 14, 1839; Hlizabeth, May 25, 1841; Lydia, May 13, 1843; Reuben, Nov. 6, 1846. Our subject was born in Westfield Township, Morrow Co.; he remained at home during his younger days; enlisted in Co. B, 43d O. V. I., under Capt. Marshman ; was in the battles of New Madrid, Island No. 10 and Corinth. Was married, Feb. 6, 1870, to Lydia H., a daughter of John and Susan (Gingrich) Shults; her parents were born in Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Ohio at an early day; they had thirteen children - Lucinda J., Lovina, Emanuel, John P., Geo. W., Mary A., Daniel V., Lydia, James F., William H., Francis F., Susan S., and Clara B. Mrs. Heinlen was born Feb. 7, 1851, in Delaware Co.; her parents were members of the Reform Church ; they are connected with the Shults family mentioned in the history of Henry Coleman, of

Ohio, and her mother Sept. 10, 1802, in Connecticut; she came with her parents to Berlin Township in 1812, and lived for awhile in the old blockhouse. Mrs. Sheets was born Sept. 4, 1823, in ferm March 31, 1855, which now contains 185 acres, well improved. Considerable attention has been given by Mr. Sheets to the breeding of Spanish sheep and blooded cattle. He started for himself with $2.50, and hired Col. Chester to make him an ax for $2.25, and the remaining 25 cents he paid as postage on one letter. He has been Justice of the Peace six years, and Director of County Infirmary six years. He votes the

Republican ticket, and takes an active interest in the workings of the party. They have five children - Arthur, Elnora, Mary, Albert and Ella. They are both members of the M. E. Church.

JAMES SHERMAN, farmer; P. O. Sunbury ; was born in York State Nov. 28, 1831; came to Licking Co., Ohio, with his parents in about 1838, where they remained for awhile, then removed to Richwood, Union Co., near which place the father purchased a farm, and built a house, into which he moved his family; not liking the country, he remained but one year, when he exchanged this farm for land in Trenton Township, Delaware Co., upon which he located; in a few years he traded for a farm in Berkshire Township, which he sold in about six years, and went to Illinois. The son, James, stayed with his parents for a short time in Illinois, when he returned to Delaware Co., and married Miss Mary Stark April 8, 1855; it is thought that her mother was the first 'white child born in Kingston Township. Mrs. Sherman was born Sept. 15, 1834 ; they have had five children, one of whom is_now dead; the eldest, Ladoit O., was born March 23, 1858; Clarence W., March 24,-1861; Elfred E., Oct. 20, 1862; Arthur C., Oct. 7, 1864; Emilie G., Nov. 19, 1868; Arthur C. died July 26, 1865. Shortly after his marriage, Mr. Sherman, with his wife, returned to IHinois, but came back to Delaware Co. in 1856, where he has been permanently located. In 1868, he purchased a farm in Kingston Township, consisting of 283 acres, for which he went in debt for about $9,000; but by industry and economy, he liquidated this debt, thus placing him 'among the well-to-do farmers of his township. When about 15 years of age, he took a contract to carry the mail from Sunbury to Ashland, which he followed for about seven. years, also carried the mail from Sunbury to Mt. Gilead, for about four years.

E. D. VAN SICKLE, farmer ; P. O. Berkshire ; is a native of this township, and was born June 18, 1833, a descendant of a family of early settlers in Kingston Township. His grandfather, Peter Van Sickle, with his family, settled here in 1816, and purchased land from the Government. William G., the father of E. D., was born in Sussex'Co., N. J., Oct. 9, 1804. He was married, Dec. 23, 1830, to. Elsie A. Lott, three children being born to them, of whom E. D. was the eldest. She was born Nov. 16, 1808, in Luzerne Go., . Penn., and in 1816, came with her parents, Joseph and Samantha Lott, to Kingston Township. The house built by her parents was subsequently used as a place of worship for nine years. Her mother died about 1850; her father is still living, at the advanced age of 94 years. The father of

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E. D. died July 28, 1865. The subject of this sketch wus naturally of a scholarly turn, and even entered upon some of the higher branches' at an early age, acquiring a large portion of his education at the Ohio Wesleyan University, in Delaware. Having a native talent for music, he commenced the practice on the violin at the age of 8 years, and has since become very proficient as g musician. His wife also excels as such, the services of both being in great demand at concerts, ete. Mr. Van Sickle was married, Nov. 14, 1878, to Alice, daughter of Isaac and Mary Bradfield. Her parents were natives of Ohio. Mr. Van Sickle is a member of Sparrow Lodge, No. 400, A., F. & A. M., of Delaware; is the owner of 460 acres of well-cultivated land, and the township has honored itself by electing him to various offices within its gift.

JAMES F. WHITH, farmer; P. O. Kilbourne; is a son of James and Elizabeth (Fry) White. His father was born, about 1804, in the State of Delaware, and mother in Pennsylvania, where they were married, and from which place they emigrated to Delaware Co., about 1830. The mother died in 1872; the father is still living. They had ten children - Johnson, Leah Ann, James F., George W., Thornton F., Isaac K., Esther J., Elizabeth C.; two died when young. The parents were Methodists. Our subject was born, Dec. 13, 1833, in Brown Township; was married, Qct. 8, 1868, to Cornelia, a daughter of Hiram and Sarah (Longshore) Carpenter. Her father was born in 1808, in Delaware Co., near Galena, and mother on March 18, 1816. They had six children - Leonora E., Roland B., Corne-- lia A., Warrington C., Zorada M., ZarenO. The father died in 1852. The, mother is still living. Mrs. White was born, Oct. 11, 1846, in this county. They have two children - ouis C., born March 2, 1870; Adelbert, born Aug. 7, 1875. They settled for a while after marriage in Brown Township, and in 1869 they came to Kingston Township, and bought the present farm of G. W. White, consisting of sixty acres, where they have since remained: He is a Republican in pollitics.

ELIAS BOWERS, farmer; P. O. Kingston Center; is a son of Jesse and Lydia (Grandstaff ) Bowers ; his father was born in Virginia and emigrated to Ohio about 1793, settling in Knox Co., 'near Mt. Vernon, and was a minister of the M. E.'Church ; his mother was born in Zanesville, Ohio ; they had eleven children ; the oldest is now living at the age of 80, and the youngest at 40. Mr. Bowers was born in Knox Co., Ohio, June 10, 1818, and remained there until 1850, when he moved to Licking Co., where he engaged in merchandising for nine years; in 1871, he sold his farm in Licking Co., and bought 125 acres, now owned by Thomas Benoy, and owned the same two years, and then sold and bought the present farm of sixty-three acres. He was married in 1840 to Mary, a daughter of William Wilson; she was born in 1818 in Pennsylvania; her by exposure in the army), Amy E. (married Payne), Melvina (married Browning), Delilah A. (dead), Phoebe B. (married Grandstaff), Elizabeth S. C. (married Garner), James (died Feb. 8, 1879). Mr. Bowers has held office of Constable and almost all township offices. He entered the Methodist Episcopal denomination as a minister in an early day; has been in that capacity for twenty-one years.

HIRAM BLACKLEDGEH, farmer; P. O. Kingston Center; was born August 21, 1816. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, an? emigrated to Carroll Co., Ohio, about 1820. Mr. Blackledge was married in 1838, to Eleanor Mills, who was born April 30, 1817, a daughter of William and Sarah (Clear) Mills; her father and mother were from Pennsylvania, and of Welsh descent. In 1840, Mr. and Mrs. Blackledge came by team to Delaware Co., and bought 100 acres of woodland, upon which they erected a cabin, which yet remains ; upon this land were excellent sugar camps, which were a source of profit and satisfaction to the family; Mr. Blackledge finally became remaining 250 acres are well improved and are largely devoted to stock purposes, and he gives his time principally to the raising of Spanish merino sheep, giving especial attention to their care and improvement, having about five hundred head. His wife died in September, 1874; they had a large family of children; those living are - William, Jane, Harriet, Robert and Pheebe ; those deceased are Isaac, John, Thomas, Lincoln and Edwin. Mr. Blackledge was again married, in 1876, to Nancy, a daughter of Henry Brookins, of Ohio ; she bore him one child, which died soon after birth, and the mother died in 1877 ; his son Robert and wife are now living with him. He is a member of the Republican party; was formerly a Whig, having cast his first vote for Harrison. His son Isaac died while in the army during the late war.

WILLIAM BAKER, farmer; P. O. Condit ; isa son of Thomas and Anna HE. Baker; his father was born in Ashby-de-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, in 1779, and emigrated to the United States in 1832, stopping a short time at New York, Philadelphia, Germantown, Addington, etc.. William was born in 1823, in England, and emigrated to Ohio in 1849, settling in Porter | Township, Delaware Co. He was married, in 1846, to Miss Jane, a daughter of Robert Kilgore, by whom he had thirteen children - Thomas H., born Sept 21, 1847, and married Nov. 7, 1874, to Mary, a daughter of Robert Jones, of Delaware, Ohio; Emma E., born at Pittsburg, Penn., June 12, 1849, and died in 1850; Lucy M., born Sept. 7, 1850, married Morris Murphy Jan. 7, 1873; Robt. J., born June 2, 1852, and died Oct. 18, 1854 ; Samuel F., born March 15, 1854, and died Sept. 24,1860; Kate L., born Jan. 16, 1855, and died Jan. 29,1869; Ida M., born July 13, 1857, and married Mov. 21, 1877, to Howard Haskins, who died June 8, 1879, (she now lives with her father and has one child, Freddie J., born Jan. 25, 1879); Lilly, born Nov. 27, 1858, and. died Jan.

Minnie J., born April 4, 1862; Nettie, born March 29, 1866; Maggie, born Sept. 6, 1867; and Eva, born April 3, 1869. They settled on the present farm of 200 acres in 1859; the farm is under good improvement, being well watered by good living springs, making it finely adapted to stock-raising, of which they make some specialty 'in breeding Norman horses and merino sheep. Mr.

Baker enlisted in Co. F, 43d O. V. L., and remained some three years, and then returned to his farm; in his younger days, he worked in the iron works at Pittsburg, also in a confectionery in the same place for some four years for D. Bowen; made one trip on the Alleghany River as aabinboy, also down the Ohio on a coal-boat; Mr. Baker has been a hard-worker, and has cleared 120 acres by his own hands.

THOMAS BENOY, farmer; P. O. Condit ; is a son of James and Mary (Bailey) Benoy ; his father was born in England and emigrated to America about 1847, making their settlement in Knox Co. He died in 1874; his mother died in 1856. They had six chil fren, five living ; Thomas was born in 1835, in - - England, and came with his father to America; he learned the shoemaker's trade with a Mr. Smeal at' Mt. Vernon, working at the business some fourteen years, and was very. successful. He was married to H. J.,-a daughter of Thomas Hix, of England. They have five children ; Rose E., George, Henry, Manuel and William. In 1870, they settled on their present farm of 125 acres ; it is most excellently watered by spring and creek and is one of the finest stock farms in the country. They are members of the M. E. Church, in which he has been Steward, Trustee and Superintendent of Sabbath-schools. He takes an interest in educating his children, buying them valuable literature. He now makes a specialty in fine Durham cattle and Poland-China hogs.

IRA CHASE, farmer; P. O. Kingston Center; was born April 12, 1809, in Maine, and remained there until 9 years old, when he came by' team and raft, with his parents, to Cincinnati, Ohio, and soon moved with the family to Champaign Co., where his father died in 1822. At the age of 16, Mr. Chase began farming to support his father's family ; this was in Delaware Co.; his means soon increased sufficiently for him to buy 50 acres of land in Porter Township, which he improved and added to it, making 155 acres; afterward selling 100 acres of the same to his son. In 1830 he began traveling as a minister of the M. E. denomination; he- was first stationed at Newark, afterward at Greenville, Darke Co., then changed to the Medina Circuit, thence to Toledo, and from there to Mexico, Crawford Co., and finally terminated his Jast circuit at Mt. Gilead. In 1840, they moved to Delaware, Ohio, and educated five girls, remaining there twelve years, and then returned to the present farm. He was married,

June 11, 1835, to Jane, a daughter of Isaac Wilcox; she was born Dec. 1, 1809, in Dutchess Co., N. Y.; by her he has six children - Elizabeth J. (married Dr. P. F. Beverly, living in Columbus), C. B. (married Elizabeth Marshall living in Potter Towhship), Cornelia A. (married J. R. Lytle, an | attorney, at Delaware, Ohio), Elanora (married 'G. M. Blackford, merchant at Delaware), Mildred M. (now teaching in Randolph Co., Ill.), Viola A. (married J. C. Jackson). Mr. Chase bas held the office of Infirmary Director and township offices, as Trustee ; he has devoted many moments of his life to the temperance cause. . He abandoned the ministry on account of poor health. He organized the first church in Toledo, beginning his services with a small salary of $75. SAMUEL CLAWSON, farmer; P. O. Rich Hill, Knox Co.; is a son of Josiah and Rachel Walrage) Clawson ; his father was born in New ersey, and was a farmer, and had eight children; Samuel was born April 30, 1826, in Greene Oo., Penn., and remained there until 16 years of age, when he engaged in farming, working by the month, at $2 to $12; he had but little chance of .an education in the country school; in 1842, he emigrated to Ohio by wagon, with the family ; he was compelled to foot it most of the way, on account of the heavy load; they made their first settlement in Rich Hill, Knox Co., where they farmed for two years, and he then worked by the month at $10, for R. Clark, one of the pioneers of that county, for seven years, and, in 1847, he came to Delaware Co. and engaged a part of the time 'for $8 per month, to -D. Davy, and for four years was farming for himself. In 1850, he was married to Ruth, a daughter of Henry D. Davy; her father was born in Tuscarawas (o., Ohio.; sue was born Aug. 14, 1834, in Porter Township; they settled at Morney, on the farm now owned by William Blackledge, which he had bought, paying for the same by his labors, at $8 .per month ; he then moved to his present farm, and now owns 256 .acres of well-improved land; he makes a specialty of hogs; he has been Township Trustee and Supervisor, and connected with schools. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church; they have had nine children,

L., Winfield O. and Charlie W.; four deceased - James N., Orlando, Mary J. and Amy A. Mr. Clawson takes great interest in educating his children, though he had 'but little chance himself.

LEVI DEBOLT, Jr., farmer; P. O. Kingston Center ; is ason of Leviand Delilah (Lair) Debolt. His father was born in Pennsylvania in 1800, and emigrated to Ohio about 1807, settling in Licking Co., and settled in Knox Co. about 1822 or 1823, and is still living and is the father of thirteen children, twelve of whom are now living. Levi was born in 1834, in Knox Co., Ohio, and remained with his father until bis 18th year, when he began learning the plasterer's trade with Ed. Watson, at Westerville, continuing with him three months, and then commenced for himself at Hartford, Licking' Co. Was married, in 1859, to Miss Blaker; she was born in 1840, in Knox Co.; by her he had five children - Elizabeth, Emma, Joseph, Orlean and Hayes. They settled after marriage in Morrow Co., where he bought eighty-nine acres, which he sold in 1865, and then worked on his father's farm, in Knox Co., for one year, and in 1866 he bought his present farm of seventy-five acres; it is well improved and finely adapted to stock-raising; he built his present brick house recently and did all the work himself in one season. He follows plastering yet for the public, and is one of the most expert hands in the country. He has been connected with some small offices, and he and wife are members of the Baptist Church at Centerburg.

CATHARINE FISHER (widow), farmer; P. O. Kingston Center; is a daughter of George and Nancy (Dirst) Stiffler; her father was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, in May, 1797, and emigrated to Porter Township in 1831, settling on what is now owned by J.' Huddleston, and remained there for awhile, and went to Lowa, where he died July 16, 1860. Her mother was of German descent, and was born in 1800, and died Oct. 11, 1866, and was the mother of thirteen children by her union with Mr. Stiffler - Adam, living in Iowa; Susannah, married Luther Thompson, who died April 24, 1872; she is now living in Iowa, and is engaged in the mercantile business; Rebecca married Peter Richards, a farmer 'in Michigan; John W. married Martha Limpus - he was killed in the war; Catharine, our subject; George W., married Ann Morgan, now in Iowa; Joseph, living in Colorado. Simon P., living in Towa; Henry, in Colorado ; Harvey, living in Iowa. Her mother was a member of the M. H. Church, and her father of the Lutheran faith. Mrs. Fisher was born Nov. 22, 1833, in Porter Township, and was married, Feb. 28, 1851, to Geurge Fisher, a brother of Alonzo and Henry Fisher; they settled on the present farm of 150 acres, which he had bought. prior to his marriage; her husband cleared the same, and has made some fine additions. By his hard labor and careful management he had accumulated a neat little fortune to maintain her and 'her children; he died April 21,1879. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. They had two children - John H., born Dec. 24, 1852; Rose M., born May 10, 1861. The farm is now. under the care of George Utley. John H. has been affected from childhood with a spine disease, but is generally hearty, and spends his moments in reading and framing pictures and making ornamental works.

MRS. C. A. FOWLER, widow ; P. O. Kingston Center; is a native of New Philadelphia, Ohio, where she was born in 1818; is the daugh- _ ter of George K. and Elizabeth (Beary) Gray ; the former was of Irish descent and the latter of Dutch descent ; they emigrated from Westmoreland Co., Penn., to Ohio, at an early day, and had a family of ten-children. In 1840, the marriage took place between Mr. and Mrs. Fowler. The former's name was Charles M., born Aug. 22,1813, in Greene Co., N. Y., and was the son of Silas Fowler, and at the age of 22 years entered the service, as traveling agent, of Pratt & Snyder, of New York, continuing with them for five years. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler came from York State to Delaware Co..in 1841. They remained here about three years, when they returned Hast, to Prattsville, N. Y., where Mr. Fowler engaged in the manufacture of oil-cloth, in company with