Paulding Township (part 1 of 2)

Brief History

J. D. Bailey is one of the thriving young agriculturists of Paulding township. He first saw the light in Preble county, Ohio, on the 21st of April, 1854, the son of John I. and Mary (Lehmer) Bailey, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio. The paternal grandparents were natives of Ireland and came to America during the Revolutionary war. The maternal ancestor was a farmer by occupation and one of the early settlers of Ohio. John I. Bailey came to Preble county in his boyhood and in early life worked at the carpenter's trade. He married Miss Fannie Harper, who died, leaving five children: Subsequently Miss Lehmer became his wife and they had ten children, nine of whom are living. Mr. Bailey 'was a self-made man and became a well-to-do farmer. He died in 1877, aged seventy-two years. Mrs. Bailey yet resides on the home farm, a 'venerable lady, beloved by all who know her. Three of her sons now reside in Paulding county, named: J. D., Oliver P. and S. M. Bailey. J. D. Bailey was married to Miss Josephine Bloom, of Preble county, on the 21st of December, 1876, and five children blessed this union, named: Rutherford H., Bertha M., Maud A., Grace A. and Chloe. Mr. Bailey came to Paulding county in May, 1885, locating on the farm where he now resides. He is one of the representative young men of the county, and as a politician, adheres to the principles of the republican party.

O. P. Bailey, farmer, was born in Preble county, Ohio, J anuary 15, 1861, the son of John I. Bailey. He was reared a farmer's boy, and received a common school education. He began life, first at saw-milling, in Darke county, Ohio; later engaged in farming, and in the fall of 1887 sold out and removed to Paulding county, purchasing his present farm of sixty-six acres, and where he has since resided. He is a progressive,

_ hard working young man. He is an aggressive politician in the republican ranks. His marriage occurred November 8, 1883, to Miss Addie I. Stump, of Darke county, Ohio, daughter of David and Margaret (Smith) Stump, both of German extraction. Three children blessed this union: James E., Ora B. and William H.

S. M. Bailey, an enterprising farmer and tile manufacturer of Paulding township, is a native of Preble county, Ohio, dates his birth from the 6th of January, 1859. He received a common education and worked on {he farm. At the age of twenty-one years he interested himself in tobacco, and took to raising it. He came to Paulding county in March, 1888, and located ona farm of sixty-eight acres, which was entirely in the woods. Mr. Bailey erected a house and began the task of clearing his land which by hard work he accomplished. In the next fall, he built his tile factory, which has a capacity of 250,000 to 300,000 per year. The article turned out is first-class and has a ready sale. On the 20th of December, 1883, Mr. Bailey led to the altar Miss Maud, the daughter of John and Mary (Snyder) Cassel, and the union has been blessed by the birth of a bright boy named George R., who was born July 20, 1887. Mr. Bailey is an active and faithful adherent to the republican party, in whose welfare he takes great interest.

Victor A. Barnes is the son of Levi M., and Emma (Raby) Barnes, natives of Ohio and England respectively. He was born in Licking county, Ohio, August 31, 1851, and was scarcely two years of age when brought to this county. He received a fair education and on arriving at his majority he chose the calling of the farmer and has improved the farm where he now lives. He has worked hard from his youth and what he has accomplished is the result of this industry. Mr. Barnes is an aggressive republican and takes deep interest in the welfare of his party. He and his wife, whom he married January 1, 1873, are highly respected and enjoy general esteem. Mrs. Barnes was Miss Vinnie Latimore before her marriage and was born December 12, 1852, the daughter of James F. Latimore. She was educated in the common schools and at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and became a successful teacher. She taught school in Paulding county for five terms. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes have had five bright children named: Raymond, Edwin A., Curtis, Emma (deceased), and James Victor. Levi M. Barnes, the father of our subject, followed farming throughout his life. He married in early manhood and subsequently in 1853 came to Paulding county, where he purchased land on Flat Rock. He found his land uncultivated and setting to work, experienced all the hardships of the pioneer. He had by hard work cleared 180 acres which is the homestead farm. His death, which occurred in November, 1875, was a loss to his county and was sincerely mourned by a host of friends and acquaintences. The death of his widow occurred in 1889 at the age of sixty-one years. In religious views, Mr. and Mrs. Barnes were spiritualists.

Solomon Bashore was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, October 3, 1837, the sixth son born to Frederick and Rebecca (Fisher) Bashore, natives of

Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively. The paternal grandparents were natives of Germany, emigrating to America and locating in Pennsylvania. The maternal grandparents were natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland, and,Adam Fisher was a soldier in the war of 1812. Frederick Bashore came to Ohio and was reared to the life of a farmer, learning the distiller's trade while at home. He married, in 1826, Miss Rebecca Fisher, of Perry county. They lived in Fairfield county six years, and then removed to Adams county, where 134 acres of land were purchased. He became a well-to-do man, and when he died, in 1864, he left a wife and ten children comfortably situated. Mrs. Bashore, after the death of her husband, made her home with the subject. of this sketch, her demise occurring in March, 1889, when she was eighty years of age. She was the mother of these children: Frederick W., Adam, Louisa, John (deceased), Hiram (deceased), Solomon, Jacob (deceased), George (deceased), Joseph, Thomas, Barbara (deceased), and Francis M., ex-recorder of the county. Jacob died at Atlanta, and George died from wounds received at the battle of Atlanta. Of this family, Frederick, Solomon, Jacob, Joseph and Thomas served in the late war for terms of three months, three years, four years, three years, and three years and nine months respectively. Solomon Bashore was reared in Ohio, and upon reaching his majority began life as a tiller of the soil. October 1, 1861, in company F, Fourth regiment, Ohio volunteer cavalry, his regiment became assigned to the Cumberland army. During his service in the war-he had a horse shot under him at the battle of Stone River, and was taken prisoner twice during the same battle. He was promoted to corporal, and received an honorable discharge in July, 1865. Returning to his home, he resumed farming and served the people in the minor township offices. Mr. Bashore was married, on November 28, 1868, to Miss Mary A. Messinger, of German extraction. Their children are: Kebecca, wife of Francis Radabaugh; Joseph, Charles O., Lola A., Otto, Elga and Lillie. Mr. Bushore moved to Paulding county in 1869, and has cleared a fine farm out of the ground which he purchased in the woods. He is a stanch republican, a member of K. of H., G. A. R., U. V. U., and F.C. L. He and his wife are widely and favorably known in the community in which they live.

James Baxter was born in Harrison county, Ohio, August 10,1845. He is second son of William and Mary (Sproul) Baxter, of Irish extraction. He is one of the successful farmers of the county and was reared to manhood in Van Wert. His education was limited and after leaving school he began work. At the breaking out of the war, Mr. Baxter enlisted in the 100 days' service in company I, One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Ohio volunteer infantry, and with his regiment was assigned to the army of the Potomac. He did garrison duty Point Lookout, and on being discharged returned home, where he subsequently married in September, 1867, Mary M. Leslie, a native of Van Wert county, born in 1848. Prior to his marriage he farmed rented land in Marshall county, Ind., thence to Wells county, Ind., where he worked ina saw mill, thence to Decatur, where he lived until 1871, when he located on forty acres of timber land which he purchased in Paulding county. He has built good buildings upon his land and is successful in his calling. Mr. Baxter, who is a democrat, has served as township trustee. He is the father of five children: Hester M., John W., Thomas S., Pearl M. and William F. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter are members of the German Baptist church and influential residents of the community in which they reside. The grandfather of our subject was John Baxter, who came from Pennsylvania to Ohio in an early day, and followed the occupation of the farmer. The maternal grandfather, James Sproul was a wheelright by trade, a native of Pennsylvania and also an early settler of Ohio. William Baxter, the father of James, was reared a farmer but worked at the wheelright trade. He married, early in life, Miss Sproul, and came to Van Wert county, where in 1846 he purchased fifty-four acres of timber land upon which he built his log cabin. By hard wark and industry, his land was cleared and improved and he made a good home for his family. Subsequently he sold his land and located in Marshall county, Ind., where he owns eighty acres of land and operates a saw mill. He isa man of nearly seventy years, hale and hearty.

Joshua Bennett, one of the early settlers of Ohio, was a farmer by occupation, and became the father of Madison Bennett. The latter, in 1841, removed to Highland county, Ohio, and later, to Pike county, where he died from an injury received while loading logs on a truck wagon. His wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Frump, of Ohio, is living, and makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Stultz. To these parents was born a son, named William, who first saw the light of day in Adams county, Ohio, January 22, 1840, and was reared to manhood in this place. His education was limited, for he was left an orphan at an early age. In December, 1861, Mr. Bennett enlisted in company D, Sixtieth regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, Sixth army corps, for one year. He was taken prisoner at Franklin, Va., and was sent, in i862, to Belle Island, from where he was paroled. He joined his regiment at Annapolis and was discharged. At once re-enlisting, he entered company A, First heavy artillery, and from this time on did active service at Covington, Ky.. and on Johnson's Island. At the close of the war, Mr. Bennett was discharged, and, returning to Highland county, he resumed farming, and has continued the same since. He moved to Fayette county, thence to Douglas county, Ill., in 1873, where he lived three years. Coming to Paulding at this time, he located in the woods, where he erected a log cabin and began cutting away the forest. He has had many hardships to endure, but is now in good circumstances, owing to his industry and energy. Mr. Bennett, who is a republican, is holding the office of township trustee. He is a member of the G. A. R., while his wife belongs to the Church of God. Our subject was married in March, 1866, to Miss Mary S. Cummings, a native of Indiana, born in August, 1845. Ten children, named Catherine, Barbara, George, Charles, Minnie, Hattie, Nannie, Bertha, Frank and Fred, are the issue of this marriage.

A. R. Bruner located in this county in 1883 and held the offices of township assessor and school director. He was born in Sandusky county, Ohio, January 16, 1852, the son of Martise and Catherine Bruner, both of German parentage. When but two years of age our subject was left an orphan; his father met his death in a railroad accident on the Lake Shore road and his mother died some time after of typhus fever. Mr. Bruner was cared for by his grandmother until he was nine years of age, at which time he was compelled to work for himself. He has been engaged in farming since arriving at manhood's estate and has been successful in his calling. He was married to Mary Wierman, of Sandusky county, on March 1872. Mrs. Bruner was born July 28, 1855, and by her marriage became the mother of William I., Cora M., Noah, Ella S. and Amos R. At present Mr. Bruner and son, William I., are clerking in Briceton for R. L. Magee, one of the leading young men of the county.

P. M. Chapman is the manager of the Keystone hub and wheel works, of Latty, Ohio. This plant was located here at a cost of 36,000, in the fall of 1889, and occupies three acres of ground. It turns out hubs in the rough, also spokes, and the expenses for the year 1890 amounted to 312.000. In the manufacture of these articles, small elm, second growth hickory and white oak are used. The main building is 30x50, with a 20x30 engine room, aud the sheds are 30x510 feet. The buildings are of a substantial kind, and the concern is a prosperous one. This enterprise is in charge of P. M. Chapman. purchaser and manager. He was born in Crawford county, Pa., December 29, 1851, the son of L. K. and Robey (Thompson) Chapman, natives of Mew York and Vermont. Mr. Chapman was educated in the common schools, and during his vacations assisted in boating on the Erie extension canal. He worked a little at carpentering, with the tools of his father, and became a fair architect, drafting the plans needed by him. He is a progressive and energetice man, attending strictly to business, and has been successful in his ealling. Mr. Chapman is a republican in polities. and has served as couneilman and on the school board. Miss Carrie Alvord, of Crawford county, Pa., became his wife on September 10,1875. She is the daughter of Henry Alvord, and was born February 4, 1857. Her father was a soldier in the late war, and died in front of Richmond. Four children, Fannie E., Charles L., Floyd M. and Arthur L., are the issue of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Chapman. The latter is a member of the Christian church,

George W. Cook, the genial postmaster, and dealer in general merchandise, was born in Hancock county, Ohio, Januray 2, 1844,the youngest of four sons, the offspring of Samuel and Amelia (Park) Cook. Samuel Cook first saw the light in Wayne county, February 19, 1816, and was reared to the life of a farmer. He has followed this calling through life with success. He married in his native county and here his wife died in 1844, a member of the Protestant Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Cook again married, taking as his wife, Elizabeth Baker. He removed to Allen county in 1851, and here Mrs. Cook died in 1866. After the death of his wife, Mr. Cook residect with his son until his demise, which occurred September 29, 1890. Politically he had been a whig, and later a republican. The paternal grandfather was a soldier in the war of 1776, and served with distinction through that struggle. George W. Cook was reared in the wilderness of Allen county, receiving but a limited schooling. At eighteen years of age he enlisted on the 2d of October, 1861, at the first call for three years' men. His company was I, Fourth Ohio cavalry, and was assigned to Gen. Buell, who commanded the first engagement at Basom Creek, Ky., where soon after our subject was taken sick with the measles. He was sent to the hospital, and again, later on, joined his command at Huntsville. He was at the siege of Corinth, thenee to Huntsville, where he was taken ill with typhoid fever and sent to Nashville, and in December, 1862, he received his discharge on account of ill-health, He returned to Allen county to recuperate, and in | 1864 enlisted in the gunboat service for three years. Here he served until the close of the war, being mustered out of the army in 1865. On his return home he engaged in farming, continuing the same until 1879, when he removed to Paulding county. At the end of five years he sold his farm and engaged in merchandizing in In June, 1889, he Was appointed postmaster aid is making an efficient officer. He has boon mayor of Latty, and a member of the school board. Fraternally he belongs to the F. & A. M., No. 502, and has taken the third degree. Mr. Cook was married August 2, 1866, to Miss Cornelia Hammond, of: Miami county, Ohio. She was born Mebruary 12, 1848, and is the daughter of Andrew and Nancy (Hamilton) Hammond, natives of Scotland and Indiana. Hammond came to America when he was eighteen

Which he worked during his life. Mr. and Mrs. Cook are the parents of Clarence M, William L., Orpha A., wife of Matthew Lawhead, of Van Wert, Ohio; Henry H., Edwin, Eva Varner, and Grace (deceased at the age of five years.)

tezin S. DeBolt, the subject of this sketch, is a well known and highly respected farmer of Paulding township, who was born in Wyandot county, Ohio, July 29, 1843. His parents were Rey. Silas and Klizabeth P. (Parkinson) DeBolt, natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respectively. Rev. DeBolt came to Ohio in infancy, and at the age of fourteen years began working inatannery. Later he embarked in the tannery business for himself, and followed the same for forty years. He married in Fairfield county, later removed to Wyandot, where he has lived ever since, and where he followed merchandising for twenty-three years. He has since lived in retirement upon a farm near Upper Sandusky, where he and his aged companion are surrounded by the comforts of life. His marriage occurred in 1828, and for sixty-three years he and his wife have been together, happy in each other. Mr. DeBolt is an ordained minister of the old Baptist church. His son, our subject, enlisted at the age of seventeen years, but was rejected on account of his age and size. In August, 1862, he again enlisted and joined company D, Forty-ninth regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry, the first armed regiment which joined the army of the Cumberland. Mr. DeBolt was in every engagement in which his regiment took part, until, at Pickett's Mills, May 27, 1864, he was wounded by the explosion of a shell. By this accident he lost the sight of his right eye and was confined in the hospital for seven months. In the organization of his regiment, our subject was assigned as a member of the band, in which he played the fife. Later he was appointed chief bugler, and on November 30, 1865, received his honorable discharge. Returning home he entered college at Granville, and continued his studies there until the close of that year - 1866. At this time he took up the vocation of the teacher, and taught for twelve terms. Removing west, he located at Sedalia, where, for six years, he lived and followed his profession. In 1884 he came to Latty and settled upon the farm where he now resides. Mr. DeBolt is a member of the G. A. R. and of the Masonic order. On the 26th of July, 1874, Miss Sophia C. Perry, the daughter of Prof. Christian L. Perry, was wedded to Mr. DeBolt, and they have five children: Nora B., a teacher; Walter S., Leslie A., Waldo P. and Paul S. The grandfather of Mrs. DeBolt was a colonel in the British army, while her father, a learned was master of fifteen languages.

M. M. Dodge, manufacturer of hard and soft wood lumber, was born September 21, 1830, the eldest of a family of four sons and one daughter, born to Eusebia and Hannah (Hall) Dodge. The parents were natives of | New York, and of English origin, the latter being a lineal descendant of | a royal family, exiled from England. The paternal grandparents moved to Ashtabula county, Ohio, in September, 1811, being among the pioneer settlers of that state. Eusebia Dodge was an evangelist in the Freewill | Baptist church and devoted the greater part of his life to preaching and | farming. His family consisted of four sons and one daughter, who died | December 14, 1851, aged twenty-seven years, three of the boys still liv- | ing. Mr. Dodge died in December, 1852, at the age of forty-five years. His wife's death occurred while she was making her home with her son, | our subject, in Indiana. M. M. Dodge received a common school educa- | tion and worked on the farm at carpentering until 1853. At this time he | engaged in lumbering in New Line, purchasing a water mill in company |

November, 1859, and settled at Wawaka. Here he resided until August, 1882, when he came to Briceton under contract with McGee & Boyne to cut 3,000,000 feet of lumber. He worked for this firm until 1889, when he built his present mill, which has proved a successful venture. Mr. Dodge is an evangelist and preaches to the people on a regular cireuit. He joined the Baptist church when he was a youth of nineteen years and began preaching in 1867. He is an ordained minister of the Freewill Baptist church. Mr. Dodge was married on March 12, 1852, to Miss Delissa Richmond, a teacher of prominence in the Ashtabula schools. Fern L., Ladora (deceased), Della and Olive B., are the offspring of this union. Mrs. Dodge died in 1879, aged forty-seven years. She was a devout member of the Christian church, and a lady widely and favorably known. Mr. Dodge again married, taking as his wife on April 12, 1882, Miss Jennie M. Kridler, of Ottawa county. They enjoy high social rank in the community where they reside.

Philip Echard, a retired agriculturist, is a native of the Old Dominion, and was born on April 3, 1820, the son of Philip and Susanna (Simmons) He was reared on a farm, remaining at home with his mother until his marriage with Miss Elizabeth Elyard. After this event he moved to Franklin county, Ohio, during the latter years of the war. He had two sons, William H. and Jacob, who were in the United States service, one in the infantry and the other in the cavalry. Mr. Echard came north after the war with limited means, and his family followed him soon after. Mrs. Echard died in October, 1888, at the age of sixty-seven years, having been a member of the Presbyterian church. Abraham Echard, their son, is a prosperous farmer of Paulding township. He was born in Virginia, August 12, 1852, and received a limited education in the country schools. At the age of twenty-one he left the parental roof and began working out by the month. He continued thus for several years, when he returned home, and has resided with his parents ever since. In company with them he came to Paulding in the spring of 1886, where, in August following, their present home was purchased Mr. Echard is one of the self-made young men of the township, and has hosts of friends.

Samuel Gorman was born November 5, 1851, the son of Matthew and Rebecca (Hedges) Gorman, of Irish and English extraction. The parents were reared in Adams county, where they were married. The father farmed for a living, and in the fall of 1875 he removed with his family to Paulding county and for several years lived on leased land. He and his sons afterward purchased eighty acres, which is the home of Mrs. Gorman. The farm was situated in the midst of woods and the roads leading to it had to be made before the cabin could be built. Mr. Gorman died December 25, 1889 at the age of sixty-five years. He was a democrat in politics and with his wife belonged to the Disciples church. Samuel Gorman, who is now a prosperous stock grower of this township, was reared in Adams county, where he was educated. He is a well informed man and takes great interest in all educational matters. When a boy of

_ to Adams county, Mr. Gorman did job work, and on the 23rd of March, | 1882, took as his wife Mrs. Rachel (Hoop) Grimes, the daughter of John and Ursula (Van Meter) Hoops. After his marriage, Mr. Gorman located on thirty acres of land, which he has improved and which is in a good state of cultivation. He is the father of two promising sons, William A. and

` James M. Mrs. Gorman was the mother of five children by her first _ marriage to Henry Grimes (deceased, fall of 1874.) Those now living are

Felix B. Goying, the son of William H. and Margaret (Pownel) Goying, natives of West Virginia and Virginia, was born January 20, 1863. His father was a farmer, who followed his calling in Hardin county, W. Va., until 1865, when he removed to Fayette county, where he rented land and lived until 1888. At this time he came to Paulding county and located upon land purchased by his son, F. B., in 1885. This farm con- at the present writing. Though now seventy years of age, Mr. Goying is hale and hearty,a man of great endurance. His wife, Margaret, departed this life November 12, 1887. He became the father of C. Jonathan, David S., Jasper N. (deceased), Samuel R., James H., Felix B., Salemma E., Jessie A. and Minnie C. Mr. and Mrs. Goying are members of the United Brethren church, and politically the former is an adherent to the principles of the republican party. Felix B. Goying was reared in Fayette county, in the common schools in which he was educated.

Arriving at manhood he started out in the struggle of life with limited means. He worked on the farm until 1885, when he came to Paulding, and there labored in the woods to make a home. He is a progressive young man, and in his growing of the Poland China breed of swine he has been successful. He commands the respect and confidence of a large circle of friends.

A. E. Hardesty, a prominent farmer and stock grower, is the only son now living of Adam Hardesty. He was born August 16, 1830,and his mother's maiden name was Anna Kimmel, a native of Pennsylvania. Adam Hardesty, the father of our subject, was a miller by trade, but spent the latter years in the pursuit of farming. He married in Ohio, and became the father of sons and daughters. In 1853 he removed with his family to Paulding county, and here purchased eighty acres, in section 30, which was but little improved. 'There was only a creek road, and the milling had to be done at Fort Wayne. Mr. Hardesty was a man of large stature, of great endurance and fortitude. He was an upright and honest man, and had the confidence of all who knew him. Mr. Hardesty was an anti-slavery man and for that reason left the Methodist Episcopal church and joined the Wesleyan Methodist congregation. Politically he was a republican, and served as justice of the peace in Paulding township. His wife was a devoted worker in her church, and died in 1873, at the age of seventy-two years. She was living with her son and daughter, as her husband had departed this life in 1863, at the age of fifty-six years. But two of this family now survive, Mary A. and our subject. The latter was raised in the occupation of the farmer, and received but a common education. He was tanght those qualities of industry, energy and economy on the farm, which have characterized his subsequent active life. He first purchased forty acres of timber land which he afterward sold, and made many real estate changes before purchasing the homestead farm, which he did at the death of his father. He now owns 340 acres of well improved land, underdrained largely by tile. Mr. Hardesty is an enterprising farmer, and keeps on hand a fine lot of stock. He is deeply interested in all that promises good to his county, and in educational matters he is among the foremost. His children have all been well educated, and their home is filled with books by the best authors. Mr. Hardesty cast his first vote for John P. Hale,and afterward joined the ranks of the republican party, in which he has since been an active worker. He has held the minor township offices, and was for a number of years a leading worker in the Methodist Episcopal Sunday-school, of which church he and his wife are valued members. Mr. Hardesty was married, in 1855, to Miss Mary J. Crisman, a native of Tuscarawas county. She died November 9, 1860, leaving three children, named: Ida M. (deceased), George and Isaac. Mr. Hardesty was again married in July, 1861, at which time Miss Caroline Kaufman, of Fairfield county, became his wife. To this marriage, Daniel A. Emma J., wife of Spencer Maddox; Hammond W., William S., Homer A., Eugene, Minerva L., Cora A., Clinton A., Flora A. and Pearl, have been. born.

James P. Hastings, a popular farmer of Paulding township, was born in Hardin county, Ohio, January 15, 1845, the son of John and Jane (Hunter) Hastings, natives of Ireland and Ohio respectively. Mr. Hastings, the grandfather of our subject, came to America with friends and settled in Hardin county. His son John, the father of our subject, was reared to manhood in his native country and was well educated. After coming to America he taught school in Maryland, subsequently going to Wyandot county, Ohio, where he married and later located in Hardin on a farm, where he now lives. He started in life a poor man but by hard work and economy has become well-to-do and is now enjoying his old age surrounded by every comfort. He and his wife are the parents of twelve children, and are members of the Presbyterian church. James P. Hastings received a good school training and at the age of nineteen years enlisted in company A, One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry, and was assigned to the army of the Potomac. He participated in the battle of Harper's Ferry and for six weeks was an inmate of the field hospital where he was ill with lung fever. Returning from the war, he worked the homestead farm until 1867, when he removed to Larue, Ohio, where he engaged in the mercantile line, handling groceries, boots and shoes. 'This business he successfully carried on for twelve years and in the fall of 1881, after selling his stock, he located in Paulding, purchasing 100 acres of timber land, which he at once began to improve. He has built himself an elegant residence in which he dispenses hospitality to his many friends. Mr. Hastings was married in May, 1881, to Miss Orra Lambert, the daughter of Joshua Lambert. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which Mrs, Hastings is an active worker. Politically our subject votes the republican ticket and fraternally he belongs to the Union Veterans' Union.

Samuel Hastings is one of the prominent farmers and stock raisers in his section of the county. He was born in Ohio, January 8, 1851, one of seven sons and ten daughters, fourteen now living, born to James and Rachel (Haines) Hastings, natives of Ireland and Virginia. Patrick H. Hastings, the grandfather was a farmer and came to America with his family in 1833, locating near Columbus. Subsequently he moved to Hardin county, where he spent the rest of his life. His son James, the father of our subject, was born in 1819. At the ageof fourteen years he in hunting with the Indians. He now owns part of the homestead farm and is one of the wealthy men of his county. He married at the age of twenty-five Miss Rachel Haines, and they are members of the Presbyterian church. Samuel Hastings is the leading apiarist of hiscounty. In his boyhood he received a common education, and worked on the farm during the summer seasons. He was married on December 20, 1876, to Miss Lizzie B. Mitchell, of Wyandot county, Ohio, and they have seven children, namely: Charles P., Elbert M., Frank D., Otto R., Ernest L., Sadie Fay (deceased), and Samuel J. Mrs. Hastings is the daughter of Lucas and Sarah (Frazer) Mitchell. Her husband, our subject, remained on the home farm until 1880, when he located in Paulding, and in 1883, moved upon the 160 acres of land he had purchased and improved. He is a good stock grower and as an apiarist is very successful. As a republican, Mr. Hastings is aggressive; he is a member of the P. of H., and with his wife belongs to the Presbyterian church.

John Herr, a progressive farmer of this county, was born in New York city, July 18, 1852. He is the eldest son of Joseph and Benedicta (Feartherly) Herr, both natives of Germany, who were reared to manhood and womanhood in their native land. Joseph learned the tinner's trade, and in 1852, he and his affianced emigrated to America and landed at New York, where they were married and started housekeeping with but ten cents. They worked for fifty cents a day and were soon able to buy two chairs and a bedstead. Later, by hard work and economy, they purchased one acre of land which Mr. Herr sold for $400, and then removed with his wife to Ohio. He located in Sandusky, moving in 1862 to Fremont. Three years later they went to Henry county, where Mr. Herr owned, at the time of his death, 240 acres of land, upon which were good improvements. His death occurred January 7, 1882, while he was yet in the prime of manhood. He left a family of seven sonsand one daughter, who yet survive. Mrs. Herr still resides on the homestead farm, a hale and hearty woman. Our subject, John Herr, was reared to the life of a farmer, receiving but a limited education. He remained with his father assisting in supporting the family until he was, twenty-two years of age, when he began work on the B. & O. railroad. After this he was on a fishing vessel on Lake Erie for three summers, and during the winters worked in the woods. Mr. Herr purchased his present home of 160 acres in 1880, and has since built a good frame house and barn, the latter being one of the finest in the county. He now has 245 acres of land and has built a large elevator on the place, the largest in the state of Ohio on a farm. On the 27th of August, 1882, he was married to Miss Emma Anspach, who was born in Hancock county, August 10, 1862, a daughter of Levi Anspach. This union was blessed by the birth of Levi, Herman, Earnest, Ray, Earl, Charlesand George Herr. Mr. Herr, who is a member of the Catholic church, is an active politician, advocating the principles of the democratic party. His estimable wife belongs to the Lutheran church, and the family are well known and esteemed throughout the county.

J. H. Hollihan, justice of the peace, was born in Champaign county, Ill., on the 29th day of August, 1858, the son of John and Louisa A. (Paulus) Hollihan, natives respectively of Ireland and Ohio. John Hollihan, the father of our subject, was a boy twelve years of age when he began life for himself on a steamer between America and England. He made several trips on this boat, and finally located in Ohio. Later he went to Illinois, and here married Miss Paulus. He followed the calling of the farmer, and in 1865 settled in Darke county, where his death occurred in 1880, at the age of fifty-eight years. Mrs. Hollihan makes her home with her son, John, in Jefferson county, Ind. Our subject's early life was spent on the farm, where he acquired his education. When he was twenty-two years of age he commenced learning the carpenter's trade, and has since followed the same. In 1888 he removed to Briceton, and in this town he has done contract work with good success. He is an expert in his calling, and is kept busy. Politically, Mr. Hollihan is a democrat, and as such was elected justice of the peace in the spring of 1890. He was married, in 1881, on the 29th of August, to Miss Delilah

Dehoff, of Darke county. She is the daughter of Anthony and Barbara (Metz) Dehoff, of French and German extraction. Mr. and Mrs. Hollihan are the parents of one daughter, named Lessie I.

three years, after which time he began reading medicine with Dr. Stemen, and later with Dr. Dix, at Paulding, Ohio. He graduated from the Fort Wayne medical college in the spring of 1886, and soon after located at Latty, where he began the practice of his profession. He is a successful practitioner and commands a large and lucrative patronage. He is - one of the self-made men, progressive and benevolent. Politically, he is a democrat, and has served as coroner of the county. He was married, childhood and was reared to maturity by a Mr. Batts, of Seneca county. His education was limited and he started in life a poor man. He married Miss Mowery, a native of Starke county, and reared three sons and three daughters. In 1884 he came Paulding county, locating in Blue Creek township. While teaming in 1890, and loading logs upon a wagon, one rolled back and fell upon him in such a way as to cause his death. His widow lives with her children and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Albert Jones, after receiving his education, began farming on rented land. He met with success in his calling and in the spring of 1886 came to Paulding county, where he purchased forty acres of unimproved ground. This, by hard work, he has cleared, and erected upon it good substantial buildings. Mr. Jones has been twice happily married. His first wife was Miss Annie Kinsling, who died in February, 1883. He again married, and Angeline, a younger sister of his first wife, became his bride. They have had two children, Henry M. and Minnie P. (deceased). Mrs. Jones is a ddughter of Henry and Minnie Kinsling, natives of Germany, who immigrated to America early in the fifties. Mr. Jones, who is an aggressive politician, is a believer in the principles of the republican party and has served in many of the township offices. He and his estimable wife are members of the German Reformed church.

Adam C. Klingler is a native of Hardin county, Ohio, and he was born February 12, 1853, the son of David A. and Sarah Klingler. The maternal grandparents emigrated to America in early life and settled in Pennsylvania. Adam C. Klingler, our subject, began an apprenticeship to the wagon maker's trade at the age of seventeen years. He worked in Ada for twenty-one months and then began as a section hand on the P., Ft. W. & C. R. R. In the employment of this company he remained for five years, trusted and respected. In the fallof 1881 he came to this county, and, locating north of Briceton, cleared a farm from the forest, upon which he made many improvements. In 1887 he sold this land and a second time cleared a home in the wilderness. He is one of the progressive and representative young men of the county, highly respected wherever known. Mr. Klingler is a prohibitionist in his political belief. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Anspach, of Hardin county, on the 29th of August, 1873, and these children were born to them: Annora E., Sarah E., Harry O., David M., George W., Lydia A., Macy V. and Paul W. Mrs. Klingler is the daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth 8. Anspach, and she was born September 7, 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Klingler are members of the Methodist Episcopal and Lutheran churches, respectively, and enjoy general esteem.

county, Ohio, June 11, 1848. He is the son of David and Sarah (Brocies) Klingler, natives of Perry county, the latter a Jewess. The paternal grandfather was a native of Pennsylvania, and his father came from Switzerland to America in the early days. The maternal grandparents were of German origin, and early settlers of Ohio. David Klingler, the father of our subject, was a hard working man, and married early in life.

fifty-five years, leaving a wife and fifteen children to mourn his loss. Mr. Klingler was a democrat, and had served in some of the township offices. He was a member of the I. O. O. F.,at Ada, Ohio. Twelve of his sons are now living. Our subject was taken in his infancy to Hardin county, and obtained a common education. At the age of twenty years he began work on the P., Ft. W. & C. railroad, as section hand, saving in fiye years $700, with which he purchased eighteen acres of land, and, abandoning the railroad, began the pursuit of farming. He remained in Hardin until 1881, when he sold his land and bought 120 acres in Paulding county, which is his present home. In connection with his farm work, Mr. Klingler, in 1890, erected a tile shed, which has a capacity of 400,000 per year. He uses the latest improved machinery, and intends to add in the future a brick kiln to his present establishment. He isa thorough business man, highly esteemed for his integrity and honesty. Politically he is a democrat, a member of the Grange, and I. O. O. F. Mr. Klingler was married November 4, 1871,to Miss Margaret Anspach, the daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Swineheart) Anspach, natives of Perry county. Five children were born to this union, named: Sarah P., Ida E., Jacob I., Clarence F. and Calvin Paul. The parents are valued members of the Reformed church.

| John Leslie is a native of Ohio, having been born in Van Wert county, on the 2nd of March, 1852, the son of George Leslie, and a brother of Thomas Leslie, elsewhere mentioned in this volume. His early years were passed in his native county, and he attended the common schools. Upon entering the struggle of life he chose farming asa pursuit and still follows this occupation. Mr. Leslie was united in marriage with Miss Emma Bashore on Christmas day, 1880, and their children are: Raymond C., Wilbert E., Grover C., Ralph H. (deceased), Rosa F., and George D. Mrs. Leslie is the daughter of David and Susan (Carter) Bashore, of English and German descent. Mr. Leslie located in Paulding county, in 1872, and he has acted as township trustee for four years. Politically he is a democrat anda worker in the ranks of his party. He is highly respected wherever known as a representative farmer and a good citizen.

Thomas Leslie is one of the substantial farmers of the county in which he lives. He is a native of Van Wert county, Ohio, and dates his birth from the 8th day of May, 1854. He is the son of George Leslie, and was educated in the common schools. He remained with his parents until twenty-three years of age, and on the 4th of November, 1877, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah A. Weaver, the only daughter of Daniel Weaver, who is mentioned elsewhere in this volume. Mrs. Leslie was born in Darke county, May 11, 1860, and came with her parents to this county in 1869, where she was educated. Mr. Leslie purchased eighty acres of land, upon which he has made some of the finest improvements in the county. Farming has been his life work, and in this useful calling he has been very successful, owning a beautiful home, the result of his own industry and energy. Mr. Leslie and his father founded the village of Briceton, laying out the original plat. His children are named Ora C., Larwell C. and Clara A. George Leslie, the father of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania, July 5, 1811, the son of George and Anna (Bowen) Leslie, natives respectively of Ireland and New Jersey. George Leslie came to America in early manhood, with but limited means, and settled in Pennsylvania, where he worked at the shoemaker's trade in different places. He married Miss Bowen some time later, and became the father of one son, our subject, and three daughters, one of whom is now living. Mr. Leslie died at the age of seventy years, and the mother, with her soa, came to Van Wert county, where she died. They were members of the Baptist church. George Leslie grew to manhood on the farm, and obtained a common schooling. He married Miss Ruth Tindall, June 25, 1833. She was a native of Beaver county, Penn., born October 28,1814. At the death of his father, George Leslie purchased 100 acres of land, and later came west to Van Wert county, where he entered 160 acres of wild land, and, by hard work, cleared the same. He was a strong and robust man, a great worker and an expert woodsman, full of life and cheerfulness. Mr. Leslie was appointed first postmaster of Briceton; and filled that position well for eight years. He made several changes while in the county, and in 1872 sold his farm and came to Paulding, locating land in the forest. He helped locate the roads in the township, and many of the improvements in the southern part of the county are due to his energy and progressiveness. He has been a hard worker, and now, at an advanced age, is active and sprightly, widely known and respected throughout the county. He and his wife have lived together for fifty- . eight years, and now, in the evening of life, are surrounded by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Leslie has been a life-long democrat, and served as assessor for seventeen consecutive years. He and his venerable wife are members of the Baptist church.

Wrexham Lewis. - One of the venerable citizens of Paulding county, Ohio, is Wrexham Lewis, who is now enjoying the fruits of a well-spent life in retirement. He was born June 27, 1812, while his father, Peter Lewis, was in the commissary department in the war of 1812. His grandfather, Noble Lewis, served seven years under Washington in the Revolutionary war. The mother of our subject was Elizabeth (Masse) Lewis. Her husband, Peter Lewis, was a hatter by trade,and in 1816 he liberated his slaves, sold his home and removed to Chillicothe, Ohio, where he purchased 640 acres of partly cleared land. Here his family sickened, and becoming disheartened, they returned east to Columbia where the mother died, leaving four small children. Soon after the only daughter died, and Mr. Lewis removed to Greensburgh, Penn., and here married. His children were bound out, our subject being taken by a farmer who could not teach himatrade. Soat the age of fifteen years he was taken to Pittsburg, where he was bound out to Mr. F. C. Davis and began learning the art of making chairs and ornamenting. He remained here three years and then worked asa journeyman some time for his board and washing. He painted the first canal boat which tloated down the Erie canal and also the first passenger car which crossed the mountains. He also painted the first canal boat which plied on the Wabash canal, and was owned by Mr. Frank Reinische, and the first boat built at Antwerp, of which George McCormick was the proprietor. The first grist mill in the county was erected at Junction, by Messrs. Sirenos, Most & Co., and also painted by him. Mr. Lewis worked for a while in Leesville, but was obliged to take in payment guns, watches and horses. Later he built a house, and February 4, 1840, married Margaret, the daughter of John and Isabell (Moderwell) Majors. Mrs. Lewis was born July 30, 1821, and by her marriage became the mother of Dessie, wife of John Cox; Artemus F., Stanley, Emma, now Mrs. Sylvester Emerson; Luella, wife of Dr. John Hosford, and Laura, the wife of Eli Adams. Mr. Lewis left a farm, and went to Bucyrus, where he worked at his trade,and then exchanged it for eighty acres of wild land, where the town of Latty is now situated. On arriving in Paulding county Mr. Lewis found his land covered with woods, but setting to work, he soon had a portion of it cleared and then erected a house. He lived here and then bought eighty acres just north of the town, which is still his home. Just before the railroad was built, Mr. Lewis located at Latty, in which place he laid out seventy acres and made for himself a good investment. He has been in poor health for some time and his eyes are weak. He cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson, and, save at the election of Lincoln, his votes have always been cast in favor of the democratic candidates. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, who have lived together over fifty years, are held in the highest esteem by all who know them.

Jacob Long, a successful farmer of Paulding township, Paulding county, was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, February 18, 1833, the oldest son of John and Esther (Caner) Long, both natives of Westmoreland county, Pa. They were the parents of ten children, six sons and tour daughters. The father was a shoemaker by trade, married in Pennsylvania, and removed to Coshocton county, where he lived for several years. Purchasing land in Holmes county he resided there until 1852, when he sold his land and located ten miles east of Lima, in Allen county. He owned 140 acres of land, which he cultivated and lived on until his death, in March, 1889, at the age of eighty-three. His wife preceded him to the grave in May, 1888, aged seventy-two years. They were devout members of the Christian church, highly respected in the county of their residence. Jacob Long, the subject of this notice, received a limited education, and as he was the eldest son, he took an active part in supporting the large family of which he wasa member. He remained with his parents until his marriage, which occurred in the fall of 1854. One year later he removed to Paulding county, locating three miles southwest of where Paulding now stands, and purchased eighty acres in the woods, which he cleared and upon which he erected the primitive log cabin so familiar to the pioneer settler. He depended on the game of the forest for his meat, and the skins of animals were used as tax money. He endured all the hardships of the early days, helping to make all the first roads in the vicinity. Mr. Long added to his farm 120 acres, making in all 200 acres, a large share of which is under cultivation. His buildings are fitted with all the modern conveniences. Mr. and Mrs. Long raised a family of sons and daughters named: William, Alden, John, Louise, wife of Isaac Snyder; Melanchton, Lydia, wife of W. G. Lloyd; Hattie and Emmet. The parents are worthy members of the Lutheran church, and enjoy the esteem of all who know them. Mr. Long, who is liberal minded in politics, is one of the substantial farmers of the county, having seen it prosper through the years in which he has made it his home.

John H. Long, one of the successful young men of the county, is a native of Paulding township, and was born November 27, 1858, the third son of Jacob Long. He was reared in his native county, receiving acommon school education, and chose the calling of the farmer. In 1879, he purchased his home of forty acres, clearing the same and erecting thereon a log cabin. In 1881 he moved onto the land, and now has it well improved, adding in 1890 forty acres more. Mr. Long was united in marriage to Miss Martha L. Fisher, on the 14th of November, 1880, and is the father of Chloa M., Grover A. Adam E. An infant unnamed, is deceased. Mrs. Long was born in Perry county, Ohio, the daughter of John and Charlotte (Jonas) Fisher, of German extraction. She and her husband are members of the Lutheran church, and enjoy the respect and confidence of a wide circle of friends.

J. H. Magee. - Few citizens of Paulding township are as widely and favorably known as J. H. Magee, of the former firm of Magee & Baynes, manufacturers of staves, heading and native timber. This manufactory was established in 1882, and did an extensive business. In 1889 the concern changed hands, and J. H. Magee became sole proprietor. The yearly output is 9,000,000 staves, 500,000 set of headings and 500,000 feet of lumber; the capital is $75,000, and the firm owns 1,300 acres of land. This large enterprise is under the management of R. L. Magee, the youngest son of our immediate subject. He was born' September 28, 1863, in Ottawa county, Ohio, and was educated in the city schools of Elmore. He also spent three years at the Ohio Wesleyan university. During his vacations, Mr. Magee acted as assistant cashier of the bank at Elmore, and after leaving school he spent six months traveling in California and the tar west. Returning home he at once engaged as bookkeeper and superintendent of the factory at Briceton, where he has remained ever since. Svon after locating here, he became interested in merchandising, and, in company with N. G. Saurwine, Mr. Magee, in 1890, became successor to the firm of Saurwine & Co., and now carries a $5,000 stock of general merchandise. In connection with his other work, he is superintending the work on his farm of eighty acres. Politically, Mr. Magee takes stand with the democratic party, and fraternally, he isa member of the lodge K. of P. He was married, May 22, 1888, to Miss May Cory, of Defiance county, and they have one son, Clarence J. Mrs. Magee isthe daughter of A. F. Cory, and was born September 29, 1866. She isavalued member of the Presbyterian church.

John B. Mossney,a retired farmer, was born on the 17th of March, 1826, in the Province of Luxemburg, of Belgium, France, the son of J. B. and Mary J. (Fustee) Mossney, both natives of France. John B. Mossney, Sr., was asoldier in the regular army under the great Napoleon, and was at the battle of Moscow. He married in early life, and was connected through his grandfather to the nobility. In 1833 he immigrated to America with his wife, two sons and four daughtors, and on reaching this country, came direct to Seneca county, Ohio, where he purchased eighty acres of land three miles west of 'Tiffin, where he lived the balance of his life and became a well-to-do citizen. At the age of eighty-eight years he died, and his wife followed him to the grave a few years later, being within a few days of reaching 100 years. The family were members of the Catholic church, and in early life the father was a whig in his political views. He was a progressive citizen, and of his family, two sons and three daughters are living. John B. Mossney, Jr., was but seven years of age when he came to Ohio and his early life was spent in working out by the day, becoming an expert with the ax. He was twenty-two years of age when he left his home and started overland for the gold fields of California, going via Ft. Laramie, up the Platte river, making the first stop at Placerville. Six months later, arriving at the fields, he armed himself with a pick-ax and and lived a miner's life with fair success. He returned to Tiffin three years later and soon after, in 1855, came to Paulding county and purchased eighty acres of his present farm. On the 26th of June, 1856, Mr. Mossney married Miss Martha A. Smith, the youngest daughter of David and Rebecca (Milder) Smith, natives of Maryland, of German parentage. They were among the early settlers of Ohio, and were married in Seneca county, where they spent the rest of their lives. Mr. Mossney made Paulding his home in 1858 and has since lived here, cultivating a large farm. He came west alone and built} his log hut and is one of the pioneers of the county. His milling was done at Defiance, his ox team drawing the produce to and from the mill. The farm of Mr. Mossney is an old Indian burying ground and it was also Gen. Wayne's camping place. These facts make it one of the historic places of the state. Our subject, who is a democrat, has served as township trustee and town treasurer for three years. He is a charter member of the Grange, No. 332. He is the father of these children: John B., William H., Edward M. (deceased), and Orlando D. Mr.and Mrs. Mossney are worthy citizens of the county in which they live and enjoy general popularity.

Elder A. B. Oppy was born in Grant county, Ind., March 12, 1844, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Briggs) Oppy, of German and English origin. He was reared to manhood in Jasper county and here learned the carpenter trade with his father. He married March 5, 1865, Lucinda E. Hartman, of Finley, Ohio. He is at present engaged in the grocery business at Briceton. Elder Oppy was for seven years state evangelist and a strong advocate of the following belief: I advocate the final restitution of all things which God has spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began, and as a means to this end the establishment of the kingdom of God on the earth with the Christ as king and the immortal saints as joint heirs with him in the government of the nations; the restoration of the literal resurrection of the dead; the immortalization of the righteous and final destruction of the wicked; life eternal only through Christ. Also a hearty belief of the gospel and a holy life essential for final salvation.

William W. Parent. - Among the enterprising young farmers of Paulding township is William W. Parent, who dates his birth from the 5th of August, 1854. He is the son of George F. and Isabelle (Kuritt) Parent, both natives of Ohio. The grandparents on both sides were early settlers of Ohio, and of German and Trish parentage. George F. Parent was a farmer of Darke county, and reared a family of three sons and and four daughters, our subject being at this time the only son living. Mr. Parent started with but little of this world's goods and engaged in saw-milling. Subsequently he located on the farm where he now resides and improved the same. His son, our subject, was educated in the schools of Darke county. He married November 11, 1875, Miss Mary L. Denlinger, who was born near Lancaster, Penn., October 8, 1854, the daughter of Jacob L. and May(Barr) Denlinger. After his marriage Mr. Parent located on rented land, and subsequently purchased a farm in Randolph county, Ind., where he moved in the fall of 1886. He lived here for three years, at which time he sold and bought land in Darke county. Here he remained until 1889, when he again sold and purchased a fourth section of land situated in the forest. This he cleared and it is now his home. He is one of the progressive young men of his township, and what he has is the result of hard work and economy. Mr. Parent is a republican in politics, and with his wife belongs to the United Brethren church. Mr. and Mrs. Parent have had six children, four of whom are living, namely: Clyde A., George F., Mary I. and Maggie E.

David W. Parr, a prominent farmer and the ex-sheriff of Paulding county, is a native of Ohio, having been born in Licking county, on May 2, 1851. He is the eldest son, and the second child in order of birth of seven children born to Stephen S. and Athelia (Moore) Parr, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Maryland. The paternal grandfather, Samuel Parr, was an early settler of Licking county, and erected the first house where the city of Newark now stands. He died at the venerable age of one hundred and four years. William Moore, the maternal ancestor, was also an early resident of Licking county, and died full of years and honors. Stephen S. Parr spent his boyhood in his native county, and there married Miss Moore. He wasa member of the Twenty-eighth regiment of Ohio volunteer infantry during the Civil war, and received an honorable discharge on account of disabilities. He removed to Union county, and from there to Champaign county, where he lived for a time, dying in Mansfield, in 1872. Mrs. Parr, who died in Union county, was an active and life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal church. David W. Parr was reared and educated in the counties of Union and Champaign. He served an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade, working at the same for several years. In 1872 he removed to Paulding county, where he was successfully engaged in handling real estate and attending to insurance business. Mr. Parr is a man of excellent business judgment, to which his prosperity is due. He was married on October 30, 1880, to Miss Jennie, the daughter of Louis and Louisa Stanz, an early settler of Paulding county. Mrs. Parr is a native of Putnam county, and dates her birth from the 4th of September, 1855. She and her husband are the parents of Edna, Belva and John W. Parr. Our subject, who is an active and ardent democrat, was the nominee in 1883 for the office of sheriff. He was elected, overcoming a republican majority of two hundred. In the fall of 1885 he was re-elected by an increased majority, being the only democrat elected on the ticket. He has proven himself a most popular and efficient officer, and served with credit and honor to himself and party. Mr. Parr is a member of lodge No. 507, I. O. O. F., Paulding, Ohio.

C. H. Parrish was born near Columbus Grove, Putnam county, Ohio, June 11, 1848. His parents are Joseph B. and Keziah (Moneysmith) Parrish, natives of Licking and Medina counties, Ohio, of German lineage. The paternal grandfather was a native of Virginia, and an officer in the war of 1812, under General Hull. Joseph B. Parrish located in Putnam county, in boyhood, and there followed tilling of the soil. He reared a family of five sons and five daughters, and became a well-to-do man. He died in 1867, and his wife, who is a member of the Presbyterian church, now resides in Kansas. C. H. Parrish received a common education, and was raised on the farm. At the call for troops, at the outbreak of the late war, he, when but fifteen years of age, joined company A, Fifty-seventh regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry, and served faithfully. His first engagement was at Resaca, Ga., at the beginning of the Atlanta campaign. After reaching Goldsboro, he had an accident, in which he broke his right leg, just above the ankle. At Larkinsville he was taken with smallpox, and while at Atlanta, in J uly, 1864, he was struck by a shell. Mr. Parrish was discharged at Little Rock, Ark., and on his return home, began farming. He purchased sixty acres of land, upon which he made many improvements, and while living here, his wife, who was Miss Lucy Tracy, and whom he married October 1, 1867, died, leaving him one son, named Charles. Mr. Parrish sold his farm and went to jobbing for sometime. He next married, February 21, 1878, Miss Mary M. Well, of Allen county, who was born in 1855. Edna, Ora, Mary, Sarah and Joseph, were the offspring of this union. Mr. Parrish removed to Jackson township, this county, and, in 1885, made this township his home. He is the possessor of sixty acres of good land, upon which substantial buildings are built. He and his estimable wife are members of the M. E. church.

A.D. Paulus, farmer, stockraiser and dealer in hard and soft lumber, was born in Champaign county, Ill., December 26, 1858. He is the eldest son of Henry Paulus, notice of whom is elsewhere made. Our subject removed in his childhood from Illinois to Darke county, Ohio, where he was reared in the occupation of the farmer. His education was obtained in the common schools, and while at home he assisted his father on the homestead farm. Upon reaching his majority Mr. Paulus purchased eighty acres of land in section 34, which was at that time covered with timber. In the fall of 1890 he erected a saw mill, aid is now engaged in cutting the lumber. His mill has a capacity of 4,000 feet per day, and is taxed to its utmost. In 1889 Mr. Paulus, in connection with his farming, purchased a threshing outfit, and is prepared to do fine work at reasonable prices. He is a democrat in his political principles, and takes a deep interest in the welfare of his party. On St. Valentine's day, 1881, his marriage with Miss Sarah Stombaugh was solemnized, and three bright children have blessed their union. They are Laura Va Oscar L. and Raymond A. Mrs. Paulus is a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Binkley) Stombaugh, natives of Ohio, and was born December 12, 1858. She and her husband are members of the Lutheran church and highly respected.

Henry Paulus, a successful stockgrower and farmer, was born in Preble county, Ohio, May 31, 1833, fourth in order of birth in a family of four sons and nine daughters. His parents are Daniel and Lucy A. (Treon) Paulus, natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania, of German extraction, the grandparents on both sides having immigrated to this country from Germany. Abraham Paulus, the grandfather, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and in 1808 located in Montgomery county, afterward entering land in Preble county, where he died at an advanced age. Daniel Paulus, the father of our subject, was born in 1807, and when he was one year old was brought by his parents to Ohio, where he grew to manhood. He married early in life Miss Lucy Treon, who was born in 1809. In 1830 Mr. Paulus removed to Preble county, and four years later went to Darke county. He and wife reared a family of thirteen children to manhood and womanhood. Mr. Paulus sold his land in Darke county, went to Champaign county, where he lived for eight years, and returning at the end of this time to Darke county, he again took up his abode. His wife died in 1880, having been a member of the Lutheran church for many years. Henry Paulus was reared on the farm, receiving a limited education, He remained at home assisting his father until his marriage to Miss Mary C. Bope on Christmas day, 1852. Mrs. Paulus was a native of Germany and the daughter of Philip and Mary (Wiesberger) Bope, of Germany, who immigrated to America in 1846 and settled in Darke county, where Mr. Bope died. After his marriage, Mr. Paulus rented a farm, and in the fall of 1870 came to Paulding county where he bought forty acres of land, to which he has added, owning at the present time eighty acres of well improved ground. Mr. Paulus is one of the first settlers of this part of the county, and has worked hard for what he has. He is an energetic man, highly esteemed by all who know him. He votes the democratic ticket, and is a member of the lodge I. O. O. F., of Paulding. Of nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Paulus, six are now living, named Augustus D., Lafayette, Lucy, now postmistress at Briceton, Ohio; Clara C., Dora and Charles. The family are'members of the Lutheran church, in which they enjoy high standing.

Lafayette Paulus, undertaker and farmer, and senior member of the firm of L. Paulus & Co., was born in Darke county, Ohio, February 10, 1861, the second son of Henry Paulus, sketched above, He established bis business in the spring of 1889, and carries a full stock of all goods needed, having one of the best equipped concerns of the kind in the county. Mr. Paulus came to this county when he was but ten years of age, and here received his educational training in the common schools, He assisted his father on the farm and remained under the parental roof until the age of twenty-four years. At this time he purchased ground and built a house for himself. He has since added to his former purchase eighty acres of timber land, which he is improving and clearing. Politically our subject is a democrat and one of the progressive young men of his county, anda member of the Udd Fellows, No.577. He isa member of the grange, No. 303, and he and his wife are communicants of the Lutheran church. On the 15th of October, 1884, Mr. Paulus espoused Miss Lydia A. Anspach, who was born June 2, 1865. Their children are Arthur C., and Raymond E. (deceased).

Henry Ream was born in Starke county, Ohio, February 2, 1842, the son of George and Franae (Price) Ream, natives of Ohio, of German parentage. George Ream was a blacksmith by trade, and spent his youth in Starke county, later coming to Hancock county, where he died in 1878. His wife followed him to the grave in 1887, at the age of seventyfour years. They were members of the German Reform church, and during his life Mr. Ream held the office of township trustee for years. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, und an early pioneer of Ohio. Henry Ream learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked until he enlisted in company F, Twenty-first regiment Ohio volunteer infantry, for three years' service. He was assigned to the Fourteenth army corps under Gen. Thomas, and participated in the battles of Stone river, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Tullahoma, Resaca, the siege of Atlanta, and was with Gen. Sherman on his march to the sea. After the battle of Savannah, Mr. Ream was sent to the hospital at New York; three weeks later he was sent to Cincinnati, where he received his honorable discharge in May, 1865. Mr. Ream was a faithful soldier, loyal to his country, in whose service he lost the sight of his right eye. He took part in twenty-two hard-fought battles. Returning from the war with limited means, our subject purchased land in the woods and, erecting a log cabin, lived the lite of the pioneer. Subsequently he sold his tract and located in Ada, where followed the occupation of brick making for twelve years. In February, 1879, he removed to Paulding, where owns forty acres of good land. In 1863 Mr. Ream led to the altar Miss Jane Stroup, and their union was blessed by the birth of five children, three of whom survive. They are: Esther, wife of Townsend Bashore; Nettie B., wife of Rafe Matter; and Sheridan. Mrs. Ream died in 1872, at the age of twenty-five years. In 1877, on the 27th of June, Miss Martha A. Hosler became the wife of Mr. Ream, and she has borne her husband these children: Bertha I., George A., Levi H., Elva A.and Chloe E. The family are worthy members of the Christian church.

Ephraim V. Ridenour, auditor, and one of the progressive agriculturists of Paulding township, was born in Allen county, Ohio, on the 9th of March, 1847, the eldest son of Matthias and Rebecca Ridenour, natives of Ohio and of German parentage. The paternal grandfather, John Ridenour, was a Virginian, and one of the early settlers of Ohio when it was yet a territory. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and died when he was ninety-two years of age. Ephraim V. Ridenour, our subject, grew to manhood in Allen county, spending the years from 1860 to 1863 in the county of Paulding. After the death of his mother he returned to Allen county, where he resided until after his marriage. He was educated in the common schools and at Columbus, Ohio, and when he was twenty-two years of age he taught his first term of school. He followed this calling successfully for fifteen winter seasons in the counties of Allen, Paulding and Hardin. He was married, on the 10th of March, 1872, to Miss Sophia, the daughter of Joshua and Sophia (Weimer) Mechling, both natives of Pennsylvania. They were of Dutch parentage, the maternal grandfather having emigrated from Holland. After his marriage, Mr. Ridenour removed to Hardin county, where he tilled a rented farm until the spring of 1875. At this time he located upon the farm of eighty acres, which he has since cleared, and erected thereon substantial buildings second to none in the township. Mr. Ridenour owns forty acres of land in Allen county, in the oil district, and has been successful in his chosen profession. Politically, he is a stanch democrat, taking an active part in the politics of his county. He has served the people acceptably and well as township assessor. He was elected auditor by a plurality of 554 ahead of his ticket, which shows the esteem in which he is held. Mr.and Mrs. Ridenour are valued members

Matthias Ridenour, a retired farmer, is a native of Perry county, Ohio, and was born on the 26th of January, 1824. His parents were Jobn and Hannah (Spohn) Ridenour, natives of Alleghany county, Md. The grandfather, Lewis Ridenour, was a native of Germany, and came to America when but seven years of age. He was a farmer by occupation, and served asa soldier in the Revolutionary war. He located in Perry county, in 1801, and died there at the age of 81 years. The maternal grandfather was a captain in the Revolution, and settled in Ohio, in 1803. John Ridenour, the father of our subject, was eighteen years of age when he came with his parents to Perry county. He married here, in 1807, Miss Spohn, and followed farming throughout his life. He had a family of four sons and four daughters. In 1831, on moving to Allen county, he built the first cabin in Perry township. He owned a farm of two hundred and forty acres, which he improved, and he and his wife died here, at the ages of ninety-two and ninety-four years respectively, honored members of the Lutheran church. Our subject obtained a fair education, and at the age of twenty-two years, married Rebecca Ridenour, who was born in Ohio, October 21, 1821, the daughter of Michael and Hannah (Schotts) Ridenour. Matthias Ridenour enlisted, in 1861, in company H, Thirty-second regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry, and was transferred to Harper's Ferry, Va., where he was taken prisoner. He was exchanged and transferred to the western division of the armyof Tennessee. He participated in the siege of Vicksburg, and was with Gen. Sherman. His service was full of incidents and dangers, and in 1864, on account of a wound received, he was given a furlough, and while at home assisted in recruiting a company. He was promoted to first lieutenant of company A, One hundred and eightieth regiment, and subsequently was given a captaincy of the same company. Mr. Ridenour received his honorable discharge on the 29th of July, 1865. His wife died, February 19, 1863, and after the close of the war he returned to Allen county, and again married, in the fall of 1865, Harriet Fleming Newcomer. She died in 1868, and Mr. Ridenour again married, Mrs. Margaret Maxwell Douglass becoming his wife. Her demise occurred in December, 1885. In 1887, Miss May E. Bousher was married to our subject. Mr. Ridenour, who isa democrat, has held the offices of town clerk, assessor, trustee and sheriff of Allen county. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church, and, fraternally, Mr. Ridenour belongs to the Union Veteran Union and Grand Army of the Republic.

8. E. Ropp, a prosperous farmer and stock grower, is a native of Champaign county, Ohio, born January 13, 1842, the eldest child of John and Elizabeth (Young) Ropp, natives of the Shenandoah valley and Edinburgh, Scotland, respectively. The paternal grandfather was Simon Ropp, a soldier in the war of 1812, and a farmer by occupation. He reared a large family, of whom John was the eldest son. He was educated in the common schools; married in early manhood, and farmed for a time on rented land. He was a member of the United Brethren church, and died in August, 1889, aged seventy-one years. Mrs. Ropp is still living, a venerable lady of seventy-six years. Our subject was reared on the farm, and at the age of nineteen years enlisted, August 20, 1861, in company A, second regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry, which was assigned to the army of the Cumberland under Gen. Thomas. The first engagement was at Perryville, Ky.; he participated in Stone River, and Chickamauga, on the second day of which battle he was taken prisoner and sent to Richmond. Six months later he was taken to Andersonville, where he remained a year, being there at the time of President Lincoln's assassination. He was released from prison at the close of the war, and received his honorable discharge at Columbus, June 3, 1865. He returned home on crutches and weighed but ninety-eight pounds. When he was able, Mr. Ropp commenced farming on rented land, and later purchased land, which he finally sold in 1878. He then came to Paulding county, and settled in section 36, Paulding township, where he has eighty acres of well-impfoved land. Mr. Ropp is a self-made man, and as a democrat has filled the offices of township assessor, trustee and treasurer of the special school district. He is a member of the G. A. R., in which he is acting as commander. On the 17th of August, 1865, Miss Tamor Morris, of Clark county, became the wife of Mr. Ropp, and their children are: Emma, wife of James Jonas; Edwin F.; Alice J., wife of J. L. Carney; Alvin B. (deceased), John M., Walter S. and Clyde S. Mrs. Ropp is the daughter of S. R. and Sarah (Rue) Morris, and was born April 18, 1842. She and her husband are highly respected citizens of

C. M. Smith, a skilled workman in wagon making and general repairing, located in Latty, Ohio, in 1884, and has established a good and lucrative business. He was born in Greene county, Ohio, November 11, 1856, the son of John C. and Emeline (Witta) Smith, natives of Virginia and Ohio. John Smith was a farmer, married early in life and became the father of nine sons, six of whom are living. He became a resident of Van Wert county in 1862, where he is now living in the enjoyment of healthy old age. He and his wife are members of the Friends church. C. M. Smith, our subject, was six years old when he came to Van Wert county. His education was obtained in the common schools, and as he had a talent for mechanics, he soon acquired the use of the tools. He worked with his father on the farm until he was nineteen years old, when he engaged as a farm hand in Indiana and at carpentering in Michigan. Returning to Van Vert in 1881, he again farmed his father's place until 1884, when he removed to Latty, where he worked during the first summer at house building, and 1885 yas employed at the Eagle stave works. Late in the fall he opened his shop, and by his obliging manners he has won a lucrative patronage. Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Emma Lawhead, of Van Wert county, on April 2, 1882, and to them four children, named Arthur A., Bessie L., Bertha M. and Elmer A., have been born.

J. Snellenberger. - Among the leading farmers of Paulding county is J. Snellenberger, a native of Ohio, born in Columbiana county in 1833. He is the son of Adam and Eliza (Dannels) Snellenberger, of German extraction, and his boyhood days were spent in Holmes and Coshocton counties, where he received a common education. He began the pursuit of farming in his youth, and in connection with this calling he is engaged in the lumbering and saw-milling industries. On December 27, 1858, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah A. Miller, daughter of Samuel and Hester (Kimmel) Miller. Their children are: Melissa, wife of G. D. Meads; E. J., Elizabeth, wife of O. Adams; Willard A., an able musician and skilled tuner of pianos and organs; Eva R., wife of H. C. Henschen, Charles H., Genevra, U. W., Etha J., Onata and Grover W Mr. Snellenberger located in Paulding county in 1847. He erected his saw mill in 1878, and has ever been a progressive citizen of his township Politically he is a democrat, and served six years as justice of peace The family are members of the Dunkard church, and enjoy universal esteem. :

Leonard Snyder. - Prominent among the hard working farmers o! Paulding county may be mentioned Leonard Snyder, who was born in Har din county, Ohio, March 30, 1852. He was the eldest of four sons born tc William, and Elizabeth (Mathews) Snyder, both natives of Ohio, and o! German parentage. Adam Snyder, the paternal grandfather, was native of Pennsylvania and one of the pioneer settlers of Ohio. The maternal grandfather, Samuel Mathews, was also a Pennsylvanian and an early resident of Richland county, Ohio. William Snyder, the father of our subject, started in life a poor man. He chose the occupation of the farmer, purchased timber land, which he cleared, and became a wellto-do man. He and his wife are enjoying the comforts of a good home after years of hard work. They are members of the Reformed church. Leonard Snyder received his education in the district schools of his neighborhood. He remained at home until he was twenty-six years of age, at which time, on June 12, 1878, he took as his wife Miss Ella, the daughter of Jonas and Mary (Stumm) Loutzenhiser. Mrs. Snyder was born in 1857, and she and husband have adopted a son, named Harmon, whose birth occurred December 9, 1882. Mr. Snyder, on starting out in life for himself, had but little. He worked hard and saved $500, and in company with his brother, Ambrose, purchased 40 acresof land. This they owned for several years, selling in 1882, and coming to Paulding county. For ten successive seasons he operated a threshing machine. Buying 40 acres of land in Paulding he has erected a good frame dwelling and is getting his farm under cultivation. Asa democrat, Mr. Snyder has served as a school director. He is a member of the Lutheran, while his wife belongs to the Reformed church.

Samuel Stults. - A prominent farmer of this county is Samuel Stults, a native of Highland county, Ohio, born January 7, 1844, the son of Joseph and Mary (Rhodes) Stults, both natives of Ohio. Michael Stults, the paternal grandfather, was reared in Pennsylvania, being among the pioneers of southern Ohio. He was the father of five sons and one daughter. The maternal grandfather, John Rhodes, was a shoemaker and farmer, and an early desident of the Buckeye state. Joseph Stults followed farming throughout his life,and had by hard work made a good home in which the declining years of his life were spent. He reared a family of seven sons and three daughters to maturity, and died in the spring of 1866, aged fifty-eight years. He and his wife were members of the United Brethren church. Samuel Stults grew to manhood on the farm, receiving his education in the common schools of the county. He started in life as a farm hand and worked for one man for three years. In August, 1862,he enlisted in company E, One Hundred and Seventeenth Ohio volunteer infantry, and saw active duty in Kentucky. Some time later the regiment was transferred to the First Ohio heavy artillery, and he, with his regiment, wasin Georgia, Atlanta and Virginia. He never failed to answer to the roll call, and did faithful work while in the service. Returning home, Mr. Stults commenced farming, and later on removed to Iowa. He worked on the railroad as section hand and then as fireman, and afterward made Douglas county, Ill., his home. In .1881 he purchased fifty acres of land in Paulding county, and at the present time it is worth $2,500. Mr. Stults was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Bennett, on May 3, 1866, and their children are George M., Ida M. and Clara (deceased). Mr. Stults is an aggressive republican, a member of the G. A. R. and he with his wife are members of the Lutheran church.

Joseph Tarault, proprietor of the stave mill at Worstvihe, Ohio, is a native of Canada, born in Peterborough in 1844. He is the eldest son of Edward and Anna (Savage) Tarault, natives of Montreal, and of French and Irish extraction. Joseph Tarault assisted his father in business during his youth and received only a meager education. When he was twelve years old his father died, and he was thrown upon his own resources. He worked for $6 per month, and at the age of twenty years went to Rochester, N. Y., where he worked as a day laborer. Later he purchased an interest in a factory which turned out staves for nail kegs, and this he continued for two years. Subsequently he sold his share and purchased a stave mill, which he operated for eight years, buying meantime other mills. He met with several losses by fire, and during eight years rebuilt his mill five times. He bought 1,000 acres of land, but at present owns but 360 acres near Elliston, Ottawa county, Ohio. In 1883 Mr. Tarault removed to Paulding county and purchased a saw mill of John Worst, the founder of Worstville. With this he bought 4,000 acres of land, 400 of which are well under cultivation at the present time. Mr. Tarault deals in staves, heading and native lumber, and his goods are in great demand. He manufactures 3,000,000 staves annually and 3,500,000 feet of lumber. In connection with this business, he is interested in farming and had a corn field of 125 acres in 1891. He is a selfmade man, and what he has is owing to his own activity and industry. He owns much valuable city property in Toledo, of which city he is now a resident, and is one of the prominent and influential citizens of the community in which he resides. Politically he is a republican, though in no sense is he an office seeker. Mr. Tarault was married to Miss Maria Saddler, the daughter of John Saddler, in 1865, and they have one child, Lillie, the wife of George Harmon. Mrs. Tarault is a native of Canada, and was born in 1846. She is a lady favorably known and is a member of the United Brethren church.

John Tennar is a native of Harrison county, Ohio, and first saw the light of day on the 12th of March, 1827, the son of John and Mary (Tipton) Tennar. John Tennar, Sr., was a farmer, and came to Ohio in the early days, where he married, and began the pursuit of farming. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, at the close of which he removed to Van Wert county, where he died, aged sixty-two years. His wife had preceded him to the grave, dying of the small-pox. They were members of the Baptist church, and had raised a family of nine children. John Tennar was raised on the farm, and learned those lessons of industry and economy which stood him in good stead in after years. He did job work at fifty cents a day until his marriage, which occurred January 19, 1864, when Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, the widow of Elias Johnson, and the daughter of George Leslie, became his wife. She was born in Van Wert county, August 11, 1839. Mr. Tennar enlisted in September, 1862, in company H, Fifteenth regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry, and was assigned to the army of the Cumberland. He went as far south as Nashville, and while on duty was taken sick and placed in the hospital. He received his honorable discharge in June, 1863. Mr. Tennar remained in Van Wert county until 1872, at which time he came to Paulding, and located on the farm which has been his home ever since. He found his farm just as nature had made it, and he had to cut away the timber before his house could be built. By hard work he has his land in a state of cultivation, and has erected substantial buildings upon it. He and his wife are members of the Dunkard church, in good standing. Their children are Ruth A., the wife of Thomas J. Reighter, and George W., who married Miss Ida M. Biggs. Mr. Tennar has been successful in his calling, and enjoys the friendship and good will of all who know him.

Absalom Voke, who was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, May 4, 1821, is a son of John and Anna M. (Neable) Voke, both natives of Pennsylvania. The paternal grandfather, Michael Voke, was born in Pennsylvania, and served in the Revolution. The maternal grandparents came from Germany. Our subject learned the trade of cabinet maker and carpenter, and followed it nearly the whole of his life. He was reared in Fairfield county, and came to be a fine workman, although his education was limited. In 1843 he was married to Miss Jane C. Askins, a native of the Old Dominion, but who became a resident of Ohio childhood. She died in Darke county, in 1857, leaving seven small children, two of whom, Benjamin F. and William Henry, are living in Paulding township. Mr. Voke, after the death of his wife, worked at his trade in Logansport, Ind., for ten years, then returned to Darke county, and later moved to Paulding, and made his home with his son Frank. He has lived an industrious life, the evening of which he is spending in health and happiness. Benjamin Franklin Voke, son of the above mentioned, is a native of Fairfield county, having been born on the third of January, 1852. He was but three years old when his mother died, and he lived with Jacob Fritz until he reached the age of eighteen years. His education was obtained in the German schools of the county, after which he worked in tobacco, and then helped his uncle. He was a boy of good habits, saved his wages, and in 1879 he invested his hard earned money in eighty acres of land, which is now his present home. His buildings were well constructed, his barn being one of the best in the country. Mr. Voke was married, in 1880, to Miss Missouri Clark, a native of Virginia, Rockbridge county, born November 7, 1855. She is the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Clark, of Irish extraction. Mr. and Mrs. Voke is a members of the Reformed church, and highly respected by alarge circle of friends and acquaintances.

Daniel Weaver, a prominent stock grower of Paulding, was born in Preble county, Ohio, January 26, 1834, the eldest of eight children, four sons and four daughters, born to William and Mary (Harraman) Weaver, natives respectively of Virginia and Tennessee. The paternal grandfather was a native of the old dominion, and a soldier in the war of 1812. He reared a family of two sons and seven daughters. William Weaver, the father of our subject, was but two years of age when he was brought to Ohio. He married at the age of twenty-three, and became a well-to-do and progressive citizen. His son, our subject, was reared in Darke county, where he continued to reside until 1869, when Paulding county was made his home. He located on his land in the wilderness and experienced all the hardships of pioneer life. Game was abundant, and supplied them with meat. Mr. Weaver has redeemed 120 acres of land, upon which he has made improvements, second to none in the township. He is a progressive, self-made man, having the respect of the community in which he lives. Mr. Weaver was married, on the 9th of September, 1858, to Miss Catherine, the daughter of John and Margaret Brock, natives of Tennessee, but early settlers of Ohio. The children which blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Weaver are: Sarah A., the wife of Thomas Leslie; Frances M., Charles H. (deceased), and William A. The family are worthy members of the German Baptist church.

Source changes here: from Paulding County Ohio, by Pete and Dee Vitello, published 1920; 319 words in this source stream.

Cress

Ruth F. Anna Albert A. Alice R. Amanda Carrie M. Charlotte L. Clarence C. Cora L. Eugene Fred O. George Georgie Glenn A. Harry S. Hulda Izebell James C. James H. Leroy Loraine A. Marion A. Milo E. Paul C. Roana Robert P. Rosiellen Sarah A. Stephen A. Truman Virgil William H. Lewis Margaret Albert

Deemer

Royal R. Simon A. Adolph W. Bernard A. Mayme E. Edward Osa Agatha Betras Betris Christina Clyde Cyrrral ? John Vernan ? Vernon William ___Tus ? 7)

Glaze

Ernest Everett Fay Fred Herbert Ida John A. Lenora Lina Loyd Mattie B. Nettie Nina Thelma Wanda Elmer Pearl John Sarah Cora A. John A. Nedra R. Elizabeth Gustav Arthur Bernice

Greenwood

Avon David Delilah S. Dortha M. Edith A. Edward A. Elsie A. Ethel P.A. Eunice ? Everett George George D. Harry D. Hellen Idella James H. John A. Joseph Juanita Kate Louise Mabel Mary Mary Minerva Paul W. Robert Roberta Roy Sarah A. Simon Thomas Thomas J. Vermont S. William A. William E. William N. Zoda Benton Lois Elavelda Kenneth R.

Phoenix

Laurance Lenard Lev Loreia Luise Marrie Raman ? Edward Helen L. John H. Mary Peter A. Rose Charles W. Eva A. Francis H. Henry A. Mahala Ora H.

Post

Mary E. Pearl B. Rosella A. Roxie Roxie Ruth L. Verner E. Wallin B. William Agness A. Anna R. Arthur W. Arvilia A. Barbara E. Charles Clarence Clayda G. Dale E. Eva C. Harold K. Helen

Surname Index

60 STONEBAUGH 1 STONEBAUGH 37 STONEBAUGH 59 STONEBAUGH 79 STONEBAUGH 81 STONEBAUGH 99 STONEBAUGH 9 STONEBAUGH 63 STONEBAUGH 4 STONEBAUGH 83 STORES

Thrasher

Elmer A. Elmer A. Elsie A. Emma Emma N. Emma S. Emmet H. Florence Florence Florence E. Florence L. Francis Frank Geraldine Harley Harold Helen E. James A. Kenneth