Pickaway Township (part 27 of 49)

The parents of our subject were Moses and Mary (Fish) Bales, who were also Virginians by biith. The Bales originated m "Wales, and were among the Colonial settlers of Virginia, where David Bales, the grandfather of our subject, was born some time during the last century. He was one of the prominent farmers of Frederick County, and was a gallant soldier of the Revolution. In the great struggle for freedom from the mother country, he was shot in the leg, and died from the effects of the wound a few years later, thus giving up his life for his country as though he had perished on the battle- held. He was a Christian gentleman, and was greatly respected by all who knew him. The maternal grandparents of our subject were Robert and Mary Fish, the former a native of this country, the latter of foreign birth. Mr. Fish was a farmer in Virginia until he came to Ohio, and passed his remaining years at his occupation in Richland County. He and his wife were members of the Methodist Church, and were devoted to its interests. They reared a family of twelve children.

The father of our subject came to Ohio in 1833, and, settling among the pioneers of Clarke County, purchased a farm there, and engaged in agricultural pursuits until death rounded out liis life at a ripe age. In him the Republican party found an earnest advocate from the first, and the Methodist

Church was strengthened by his membership. He was the father of twelve children, having been three times married. His first wife, the mother of our subject, was a noV)le woman of many Christian virtues, and a memljer of the Methodist Church. She was tiie mother of four children, of whom but two are living: our suJ)ject and his sister Betsy, Mrs. Potee.

The subject of this biographical review passed his early years on a farm, at first in his native State and afterward in Clarke County, where his education was completed. He remained at home with his father until he attained his raajorit}^ and then started out into the world to see what life held for him elsewhere. In 1845, he came to Madison County, purchased two hundred and fifty acres of land in Summerford Township, and made tliat his home for thirty-eight years. Going to Deer Creek Township from there, he took up his residence on one of his farms, that contained five hundred acres of fine farming land, and he was extensively engaged in raising high-bred horses and cattle for some time. He had in his possession fifteen hundred acres of realty, all in this count}', except three hundred acres. May 5, 1887, he came to tlie village of London, and purchased a residence on Fourth Street, where he now lives. In the accumulation of his property he has materially^ increased the wealth of the county, and he has alwa^'S sought to use his means for the promotion of those enter))rises best calculated to develop its resources and improve its condition. He is a man of well-balanced intellect, of sound and sensible views ui)on all subjects with which he is conversant, and his political preferences lie wnth the Republican party, to which he is devotedly attached. The Methodist Episcopal Church has in him a liberal and exemplary member, and he has held the office of Steward in the same.

Fortune has also favored our subject in his domestic life, as by his marriage in 1845 with Miss Emeline Rigdon,hc secured a companion who fills in a perfect measure her position as wife, mother and friend, and conducts the affairs of her household so as to contribute to the comfort and happiness of all who come under her influence. She is the mother of three children: Talipha, Mrs. Dr.

Beach, who has four children: Roy, Carrie, Ada and Downing; Mrs. Alta Gra}^; and Mrs. Carrie Fitchgiven, who has three children: Clarence, Laura and Harry. Mrs. Bales is a native of Madison Count}', born January 22, 1828, a daughter of Charles and Lydia (Mitchell) Kigdon, who were natives respectively of Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Her maternal grandfather, who was a native of Massachusetts and a farmer, served throughout the Revolution. Mr. Rigdon was a farmer. He lirst settled in Champaign County after he came to Ohio, but he afterward came to Madison County, and was one of its most prosperous pioneer farmers, farming over four hundred acres of land. He died in Indianapolis, Ind. He and his wife were prominent members of the JNIethodist Episcopal Church, of which he was Trustee. He was also Township Trustee at one time. His father was Dr. Lamb Rigdon, a native of Germany, and a physician and surgeon of some note in his day. Mrs. Bales is one of nine children, of whom three are living besides herself: Mrs. Julia Bales, Mrs. Jennie Burt, and Mrs. Maggie Davidson.

AYARD T. KELLER, of Bloomingburgh, stands among the first of his profession in ! Fayette County as an able and learned physician, and is an important figure in its political and social life. He was born in the town of Cumberland, Allegany County, Md., February 22, 1850. His father, D. T. Keller, was a native of Virginia, and soon after the birth of the son of whom we write, he returned to that State, and became one of the leading business men of Romney, Hampshire County, now a ixart of West Virginia, where he had a large foundry and machine shop. He married Mary J. Thistle, a native of Maryland, and a granddaughter of J. II. Bayard, an uncle of ex-Secretary of State Bayard, who was a member of Cleveland's cabinet.

parents took up their residence in Romney, and he passed his ))oyhood amid its pleasant scenes until he was eighteen years old, receiving his first schooling at Romney, and comi)leting his literary education at Alleghany Academy in his native town. At the age of nineteen, he entered the University of Maryland for the i)urpose of studying medicine, and was graduated from that institution in March, 1871, at the age of twenty -one, the youngest member of his class, in which he had attained high rank for excellence of scholarship. Leaving the University with a fine equi()ment for the successful practice of medicine, and with ever}' promise of a bright future in his chosen calling, our subject entered upon his professional career at Grantsville, Garrett County, Md., and was in active practice at that point some ten years. His next move was to Oakland, the county seat of that county, where he remained six years. In 1887, he came to Ohio, and has since made his home at Bloomingburgh. He has proved a valuable acquisition to its citizenship, thoroughly identifj'ing himself with its best interests, and actively co-operating with his fellow-townsmen in all feasible schemes for its advancement. He is popular as a physician, has a fine practice, and, though he has lived here but a few years, his talents have won him due recognition from his medical brethren, who have elected him Vice- [)resident of the Fayette County Medical Association, and he is also a member in high standing of the Ohio State Medical Association. His further social relations are with the American Legion of Honor. He has been appointed medical attendant for the Baltimore & Ohio Railway from Washington C. H. to Mt. Sterling. P^ver since he was old enough to vote, the Doctor has been a power in politics wherever he has lived, and is influential in the councils of the Democratic partj^ He was Chairman of the Democratic Committee of Garrett County during his residence in Maryland, and since coming here he has been a member of the P\ayette County Democratic Committee. He is distinguished as being the first of his party ever elected to any office in the village of Bloomingburgh as a member of its Council.

Casteel, a native of Giantsville, Md., took place in that town, October 10, 1875. Mrs. Keller was born in June, 1854, and is a daughter of William Casteel, Commissioner of Garrett County, and one of the leading citizens. A felicitous union has brought to our subject and his wife eight children, as follows; Mary A., Alice INI., Daniel C, Charles B. (deceased), Charles II., Bayard C, Nellie C. and William (deceased).

^ ^ILLIAM DAVIS. This wealthy and proni- \^// *^^^J^^ gentleman is a resident of Monroe \^^ Township, Pickaway County, where he is the possessor of a fine farm. He is a native-born citizen of this place, having been born November 14, 1836. He is a son of John Davis, who was born on the George Woods Farm, in Deer Creek Township, this county, August 22, 1807. The grandfather bore the name of Benjamin and was a native of Virginia. He came by team to this State, over the monntains, about the year 1800, and settled in Deer Creek Township, and some time later located on Darby Creek, in Muhlenberg Township; after a residence here of some time, he removed to White County, Ind., where he spent his last days, dying when past his ninetieth year.

The father of our subject was reared on the home farm, receiving but little education iu the common schools, but being a man of strong natural ability, he became quite wealthy, and is still living, making his home in Palestine, this county. He is the owner of five hundred acres of fine land, all in one body, and has given about -1525,000 to his children, besides. Stock-raising and farming have been his life vocations, which he has carried on on an extensive scale. He married P^lizabeth Crabb, who was born in Ross County, Ohio, in 1810, and bore her husband sixteen children, ten of whom grew to mature years: Martha (deceased), William, Joseph, Isaac (deceased), David, Thomas, Fletcher (deceased), Mary A., Amanda, and INIiilard. The mother of this family died in 1882, when seventytwo years old. The father was a Repu))lican in his political affiliations.

Our subject was reared on the farm and educated in the common district schools, which were in the pi'imitive log schoolhouse, with its large open fireplace and slab benches, and vvliich were conducted on the rate-I)ill S3'stem. He began for himself in life when twenty-one 3'ears old, in which 3^ear he was married, and rented his father's farm for seven years, when he bought it. The date of his marriage was November 22, 1857, the lady of his choice .Rebecca A. McGuire. Ten children were born of this marriage, five growing to maturity, namely: Emma, Milton, Marion, John and Edward. The good wife and mother died April 28, 1881, and Mr. Davis was again married, January 19, 1886, this time to Rosanna Ta3'lor, a native of Pike County, this State, where she was born, March 10, 1852.

The fine estate of hiin of whom we write consists of eight hundred and sixty acres, five hundred and eighty acres in this township and the balance located in Darby and Muhlenberg Townships. This is all splendidl}^ improved, there not being one acre of waste land. On this he is extensively engaged in stock-raising and agriculture and is more than ordinarily' successful in his pursuits. He has heretofore rented some of his land but will hereafter attend to all of it himself. Horses seem to be his favorite stock and he now has some fifty head of draft horses and roadsters, besides a number of hogs and cattle which he fattens for the market. The crop of wheat raised the past year on this place was four thousand bushels, for which he got 11 per bushel from the machine, and one hundred and forty acres of corn was raised, beside what was rented out.

erecting tlie new church buildi . ariafiii'.jjH , views, he is a stanch Republ' ; oil aye^v/ ,1. his fellow-citizens as Treasure) two 3'ears and has held man uiiices of smaller note. He has taken an active part iu the public schools and was one of the Building Committee on the new brick house here, and has been one of the Directors nearly ever since he came to this place. Starting out in life with no capital whatever but a strong hand and a willing heart, Mr. Davis has, by his push, pluck and perseverance, made a success of life. In his first home, he drove pins in the wall and laid boards on them for a cupboard and this was the best one they could contrive. Mr. Davis has an interest in the elevator at Palestine, which is run under the firm name of C. Tanner it Co., buying and shipping large quantities of grain.

, ETER HOFEMAN. No member of the farming community of Pickaway County is more worthy of representation in this biographical work than this venerable and venerated gentleman, who is not only a son of one of the earliest pioneers of the county, but is himself entitled to be considered a pioneer on account of what he has done to promote the progress of agriculture in this favored section of the State, of which he is a native, and in whose public as well as industrial life he has borne an active part.

Mr. Hoffman was born in Washington Township, May 2, 180'J, and is a son of George Hoffman, who was a native of Berks County, Pa. He came to Ohio in a wagon with his wife in 1806, and took up a tract of land in Washington Township, being among the first to locate here. The countr}^ was a wilderness, with but few attempts at cultivation, and deer were so plentiful that they had to be chased from the wheat fields, where they often did much damage. Indians often used to pass through the country, and still had their huntinggrounds in this vicinity. Mr. Hoffman built a log cabin, and every year cleared awa}' some of the timber standing on his land, which in time he improved into a highlj^ productive farm. During the War of 1812, he served as a soldier forty days. He was an earnest Christian, and a strict member of the Lutheran Churcli. This good old pioneer passed to his reward in 1862, at the end of a life long and well spent.

ous farmer there. In 1806, he emigrated to Fairfield County, this State, where he died an old man. The mother of our sul)ject, whose maiden name was Mary Harpster, was born in Pennsylvania, and died in this State, in 1870.

Mr. Hoffman is the eldest son and second child in a family of eleven children, of whom nine grew to maturity, and five of them are still living. His educational advantages were exceedingly limited, as there was no school for some time after he was old enough to go to one, and when a subscription school was finally established in an old log house he had to walk three miles to get to it. The building was rudely constructed, with a puncheon floor, slab seats for furniture, and greased paper instead of glass in the windows. Our subject was born in a log cabin, and underwent all the experiences of frontier life. The farmers mostly used oxen instead of horses in their work, and had the most primitive tools with which to carry on their farming.

Mr. Hoffman remained at home with his parents until 1836, when he started out as a farmer on his own account, having previously become thoroughl_y familiarized with every department of agriculture. On tlie 18th of March of that year, he purchased eighty acres of land, and diligently worked to develop it into a farm. In 1856, he bought the farm in his native township upon which he has ever since lived, and he has greatly increased its worth by the many valuable improvements that he has made. He has here one hundred and seventy acres of land on section 21, which is finely cultivated, and well adapted to general farming. Tlie buildings that adorn it are of a good class, substantially built and well arranged, and everything about the place is neat and orderly. Mr. Hoffman began with but little means, but he has done so well that he is one of the moneyed men of his native county, and when his children began life for themselves he generously gave them each $1,000.

June 20, 1836, Mr. Hoffman was married to Elizabeth Leist, who was born in Washington Township, May 2, 1815. She died in 1877, leaving behind her the blessed memory of a good and true-hearted woman, who had nobly fulfilled the duties of life, and was warmly loved by all who came under her influence. She was a daughter of David Leist, a native of Berks County, Pa., who came to Ohio in 1806, and was a pioneer of this township. The following are the children that were born of her happy marriage with our subject: Jacob, who is married, and lives in this township; Catherine, the wife of Abraham Adams, a farmer in Fairfield County; George, deceased; David, who is married, and lives in this township; Noah, who is married, and lives in Madison County; Amanda, wife of Manoah Shoemaker, a farmer in Henry County, Ohio; Isaiah, who married Emma Stout, and lives on the old homestead, and Peter, who is married, and lives in this township.

In his political views, Mr. Hoffman is a tried and true Democrat, voting first for Gen. Jackson, and he has onl}^ missed one Presidential election since that of 1840. He has been much sought after to help administer local affairs, his fellow-citizens having a full appreciation of his fitness for responsible positions. He held the office of Trustee of his township fifteen jears, was Director twenty years, and Supervisor a like length of time. He has also been conspicuous in promoting the religious interests of the community as one of the foremost members of the Lutheran Church, which he joined when about eighteen years old, and to which his good wife also belonged, and he has filled the various official positions of the chvu'ch, among them those of Deacon and Elder.

ROF. MARTIN L. SMITH. Among tlie prominent and successful educators of Pickaway Count}', selected for representation in this biographical work, we take pleasure in introducing to our readers Prof. Martin L. Smith, the well-known and popular Superintendent of the High and Public Schools of Ashville, with which he has been identified since the fall of 1882.

March 26, 1854. He is descended from the early pioneer stock of this part of the State, his grandparents being among the first to settle in Madison Townshii), where his i)arents, Reuben and Eliza Smith, were also born. Our subject's father was a prosperous farmer and the son passed his boyhood days on a farm. He early displayed an aptitude for learning, and was given every advantage to obtain a liberal education, laying a solid foundation for it in the district school. At the age of sixteen, he began attending schools of a higher grade at Lithopolis, where he passed his school days for several terms, and he also had the benefit of several sessions at different Normals. At the age of seventeen, our subject entered upon his professic^nal career by teaching in District No. 5, Madison Township, where he taught some ten3'ears, and he also had charge of District No. 1 one year. He was then given the position of Superintendent of the Ashville schools, in which capacity he has since officiated, giving universal satisfaction to pupils and parents. The branches taught in the High School include mathematics, book-keeping, philoso[)hy, general history, English literature and rhetoric, and such other studies as are usually pursued in such an institution in this State, languages, however, not being included. The Professor has three lady teachers under him, who earnestl}' cooperate with him in his work. He has been County Examiner for some five years with his other duties, has also served as Clerk of Madison Township for a time, and under Cleveland's administration he was Postmaster at Ashville.

Professor Smith is a close student, and keeps well abreast of the times in all things pertaining to his profession, to which he is devoted heart and soul, and to his energetic labors is largely due the present high status of the Ashville schools for thoroughness and efficiency, of which qualities the citizens of the place are justl}- proud. The Professor has been President of the Pickawaj' County Teachers' Institute four years, an honor not often conferred on one teacher so long. He has also assisted in conducting Normal Schools at Ashville, and he is always found in the lead in promoting the cause of education in his native county. He is wellknown as the author, in conjunction with Prof. C.

B. Shook, of a work entitled "The New Orthography," a manual containing nearly one hundred and fifty pages, designed for teachers and pupils m the schools, and which has attracted favoral)le notice among the educators of the country. AVhile County Examiner, our subject took an active part in the meetings of the city and county examiners in the State. lie has done much to broaden and elevate the religious and social interests of the city, and to his taste for music, and elTorts in securing the organization of a band, is Ashville much indebted for its excellent cornet band, of which he is the leader. The Professor is a member of the Lutheran Church, and is active in the Sundayschool. He belongs to the Knights of Honor and the Knights of Pythias, and, politicall}', is a Democrat.

Prof. Smith was married April 15, 1880, to Miss Anna Eridle}^ daughter of the late Joshua and Julia Eridley, formerly of Madison Township. Of the four children born to our subject and his wife three survive: Anna B., Ra^^ F. and Marie. Professor and Mrs. Smith have a charming home, and as leaders in Ashville society' they have many friends, attracted to them by their pleasant ways and truly courteous and friendly manners.

li;SAAC H. HAMBLETON. Among the wellj regulated estates of Madison County, one in Iw, Jefferson Township, which is owned and occupied by the gentleman above named, is worthy' of considerable notice. It is thoroughly tilled, supplied with a complete assortment of farm buildings and a substantial commodious residence, and here Mr. Hambleton has lived and labored since 1854, witnessing the gradual development of the country around him and doing much pioneer work with his own hands. He has been a resident of Ohio since 1840, and is one of the best and most publicspirited citizens in his township.

Stephen G. and Sarah G. (Galbreath) Hambleton the parents of our subject, were natives respectively of Bucks County, Pa., and Columbiana Count}^ this State. They were married in New Lisbon, Ohio, and from there removed to Erie Count}', N. Y., in 1835. After a residence there of five >'ears they returned to Ohio and made their home for three \ears in Miami County, thence removed to Franklin Count}', where the father died, March 25, 18G0. Tlie inother,who reared a family of twelve children, passed away in Montgomery County, Kan.

The original of this sketch was born in New Lisbon, August 6, 1824, which jilace was his home until reaching his tenth year when with his parents he removed to New York and returned with them to Ohio a few years later. He made his home with his father until twenty-eight years of age, and since old enough to engage in work of an}' kind followed the occupation of a fai'mer. Mr. Hambleton and Miss Jane Reynolds were united in marriage in Georgesville, this State, May 8, 1853. The lady was the daughter of Thomas and Jane (Cunningham) Reynolds, natives of Pennsylvania, the former of whom died in Georgesville, and the latter passed away at the home of our subject in Madison County. Mrs. Hambleton, who was born in Franklinton, Franklin County, October 31, 1825, was the seventh in order of birth in a family of ten children.

After his marriage Mr. Hambleton located on the farm where he is at present residing, and which comprises eighty -seven well-tilled acres. By his union with Miss Reynolds, four children were born, namely: Ida, the wife of Dr. George H. Smeltzer, who enlisted during the late war in Company C, One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Ohio Infantry in the one hundred days' service and while in the army was commissioned Second Lieutenant of his company. He occupied a prominent position in local affairs and has filled the oflice of Township Trustee, and Infirmary Director of the county. Herbert W., the second child of our subject, married Leoni Bell; Clara J. was the next in order of birth, and James C, the youngest, married Sarah Paulsen.

INIr. Hambleton always casts a straight Republican vote during elections, and is always interested in every measure which tends toward the upbuilding of his community. He was born and reared a Ouaker,with which religious sect he is still in sympathy. Socially, he is a member of Wilson Bur-

^RP:D C. F0R8TER, of Washington C. II., who lioids the office of Inspector of Oil for tliis district, is a leader among the Democrats of this part of the State, and as Chairman of the County Central Committee, he exerts a potent influence in local politics. Mr. Forster is a native of Ohio, born December 29, 1845, in the town of Middletown, Butler County, his birthplace being next door to that of ex-Gov. Campbell. Ilis father, Adam Forster, was a hotel-keeper in that town and was well known.

Our subject was educated in the excellent public schools of his native town. He was a bright boy, apt in his studies, and at the early age of twelve years began to do business for his father, displaying, though so young, a decided talent for business matters, and he remained with him until his marriage in 1875. He then opened a book and stationery store at Washington C. H., to which place he had come in 1867, and he continued in that line until 1888, when he sold out. After coming to this city, he had been engaged in the sewing machine business with his brother. December 1, 1889, Mr. Forster was appointed by Gov. Campbell Oil Inspector of this district, which place he still holds. He is the right man for the position, as all concede without regard to party, as he thoroughly understands the requirements of his office, is prompt and scrupulous in the discharge ot his duties, and is known to be a man of sound judgment and integrity.

Mr. Foi-ster was united in marriage to Miss Fanny, daughter of Dr. P. A. Green, of Bloomingdale, Hocking County, in 1875. Mrs. Forster is a native of Hocking County, but at the time of her marriage she was living at Washington C. H. She is of an amiable, pleasant disposition, and her ready tact has been a factor in her husband's social and material success. Their home life is felicitous and their union has been blessed with three children, of whom Mabel C. is the eldest; Dane D.,the next in order of birth, died at the age of five years; Freme C, the youngest, is eight years old.

Our subject is Avell dowered mentall}', having a vigorous, thoughtful mind and those traits of cliaracter that command respect and trust, and in whatever position he has been placed he has always acquitted himself honorably. His fellow-citizens, having a due appreciation of his talent for affairs, have called him to places of trust. He has ever been an active and untiring worker in the ranks of the Democracy and has been elevated to the Chairmanshij) of the Democratic Central Committee. He has held the office of Township Clerk for six or seven years, having been elected on the Democratic ticket when the Republican majority in the township was over five hundred.

\TJ OSEPH L. ROTHROCK, senior member of the firm of J. L. and J. W. Rothrock, is a ^~. I prominent liveryman at Washington C. H., (.(^^ where for six years or more he has been engaged in business on Fayette Street, opposite the City Hall. The firm occupy a large building with a frontage of eighty feet and depth of one hundred and sixty-five feet, and keep about twentysix head of horses in their feed and sales stable. In 1890, the firm name was changed by the admission of J. W. Rothrock into partnership, since which time they have carried on the most extensive livery business in WashingtonC. H.

The subject of this sketch was born in Adams County, this State, June 11, 1858, and is the son of Philip and Rebecca (Shaw) Rothrock. His father, who was a farmer and music teacher, was killed during the Civil War at Cleveland, Tenn., and the widowed mother afterward removed to Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, where our subject gained his education. On embarking in life for himself, he first engaged in railroading, and later conducted a tannery business at Winchester, Adams County, where he superintended a tan-yard.

in 1880 and continued successfully in that line of business for five years, when he sold otit. Upon locating in Washington C H. in 1885, he opened a livery, sales and feed stable, which he has since successfully managed. He is a shrewd business man, farseeing and discriminating, and possesses the peculiar qualifications which bring success. In financial circles, he has an established reputation as a reliable man, and it is safe to predict that the future 3'ears will bring him merited honors in the business and social world.

In 1871, Mr. Rothrock was united in marriage to Miss Anna Long, who, dying, left two children: Luc}' and Anna Louisa, both of whom reside with their father. Afteiward, Mr. Rothrock was again married, choosing as his wife Miss Jennie Ilowells, a cultured lady of Xenia, this State. Mr. Rothrock has social connections with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and in i)ublic affairs maintains the warm and deep interest which impels him to favor those measures calculated to advance the welfare of his fellow-citizens. Besides being one of the most enterprising business men of Washington C. II., he is one of its most public-spirited citizens and is alwa3'S ready to furtlier an}' truly meritorious project that will advance its prosperity. In politics, he is a thorough Republican.

i Ohio, and in all the affairs of life he bore himself in an upright manner, and was recognized as a man of true worth. He was born in West Virginia on the 16th of December, 1816, and was a son of Isaac and Rebecca Bean. The father was a soldier in the War of 1812, and was a pensioner. In 1834, he emigrated with his family to the Buckeye State, making the journey with a team, and located in Madison Township, Pickaway County. There he and his wife passed the remainder of their days.

Our subject was about eighteen years of age when he came with his parents to Ohio, and on the 4th of Januar}-, 1842, he was married to Miss Dorcas A. Lane, who was born in the Old Dominion, on the 26th of February, 1824. Her parents, Frederick and Dorcas (McCord) Lane, were natives of Virginia, and in the '30s they left their native State and journeyed to Ohio, settling in Scioto Township, Pickaway County, where the mother died a short time after their arrival. Of the seven children born to her parents, Mrs. Bean is one of two now living, the other being Sarah, INIrs. Kirk. The following children have been born to our subject and wife: Rebecca, wife of Jonathan Hay; and Crissie E., wife of Lewis Shirey. They lost four children. For a few years after their mar- 'riage, Mr. and Mrs. Bean resided in Madison Township, Pickaway Country, but subsequently removed to Harrison Township, this county, where Mr. Bean died on the 15th of July, 1883. Liberal, generous, and high-minded, his life was filled with good deeds, and it can be truly said of him that he never violated a friendship, nor forgot a kind action done him. He was a model American citizen. He served as School Director for some time, and in all the affairs of life he bore himself in an upright manner, and was recognized as a man of true worth. In politics he favored the Republican part}' and was a stanch advocate of its principles.

On the beautiful farm of two hundred and sixteen acres, which Mr. and Mrs. Bean spent the best years of their lives in improving and perfecting, the latter is now residing, and endeavors to make her life a useful one, and to follow the teachings of the Golden Rule. She is prominently identified with the Methodist Church, and contributes lil)eially to all worth}^ enterprises. Her son-in-law, Lewis Shirey, resides in Franklin County, Hamilton Township, Ohio, and is a wide-awake, enterprising agriculturist. He was born in Augusta County, Va., October 7, 1823, and is a son of Jacob and Susanna Shirey, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Irish, German, and French descent, respectively. In 1825, his parents emigrated to Franklin County, Ohio, and resided in Columbus for a year. His father made the lock and ironwork for the Ohio Canal.

house. When fifteen years of age, he began learning the blacksmitli trade, and this has continued to be his chosen occupation more or less ever since, altliough he is an active and enterprising farmer. Ilis fatlier had been a blacksmith and mechanic before him. Lewis Shirey was first married to Miss Eliza J. Cryder, who bore him five children, two now living, Maggie, wife of Jonathan Thompson, and William.

Mr. Shirey married his present wife September 14, 1890, and they now reside in Franklin Count}^, Ohio, where Mr. Shirey is classed among the leading and representative citizens. He owns one hundred and sixty-four acres of land, and his wife owns one hundred and eighteen acres in Pickaway and Franklin Counties. He has served as School Director, and when a resident of Groveport, where he resided for many years, he served in the Village Council. He is a Prohibitionist in politics, and is a member of the Methodist Church.

\T/AMES M. MORRIS. Although he has not yet completed the ascent of the sunny side of tlie hill of life, this gentleman has risen to a position of considerable prominence in Madison County, being the Postmaster at Lilly Chapel. He is very popular with the people, intelligent and cordial, and has an assured place in the community.

The Rev. James K. Morris, the father of our subject, was born in Fayette Count}^ this State, near Washington C. H., in 1817, of which county his mother, who bore the maiden name of Pha^be Horn^', was also a native. After their marriage, the parents continued to reside in their native place for several years, the father teaching school for fourteen years after establishing a home of his own. On removing to Vermilion County, 111., they remained there but a twelvemonth, and then returning to Fayette Count}^, made their home in that vicinity until 1857, when they took up their abode in this county, residing in Range Township for five years. Mr. and INIrs. Morris at the end of that time removed to Paint Township, and after a year went to Union Township, and two years later became identified with the residents of Franklin County. Remaining there three years, however, they again established a home in Fairfield Township, this county, where the father of our subject was engaged in farming for several years, and then returning to Franklin County, resided there for the three succeeding years. After this they again went to Fairfield Township, the father here departing this life in September, 1886; the mother is still surviving. Mr. Morris was a local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church for some forty years, and was greatly beloved in the various charges over which he was placed.

Of the parental family of twelve children, James M., of this sketch, was the third in order of birth. He was born in Fayette County, September 14, 1847, and received a fair education in the common schools. He remained under the parental roof until reaching his twentieth 3'ear, when he started out in life on his own account, working out for two 3'ears. At the end of that time, our subject took a sixmonths' course in the schools at London, and then worked land on shares for two years. He later farmed on his own account in Madison County, until the spring of 1891, when he disposed of his farm land, and, removing to Lilly Chapel, engaged in the mercantile business, in which line of trade he was more than ordinarily successful.

Mr. Morris was appointed to his present position in July, 1891, and in addition to that responsible office, has served his fellow-townsmen as Township Trustee for seven years, and has done efficient service in other local positions. He is an active worker in the ranks of the Republican part}', and is looked upon as one of the most public-spirited men in his community. Mr. and IVIrs. Morris are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which body the}' are earnest workers.

March 28, 1873, Miss Margaret J., daughter of Thomas CuUumber, and our subject were united in marriage. Her father is one of the old settlers of Fairfield Township, and served during the late war as a member of Company K, First Ohio Cavalry. Her mother, who bore the maiden name of Susan Lilly, was born in Virginia, and dej^arted this life in Fairfield Township, in 1870. Mrs. Morris, who was born in the above-named township, June 25, 1849, was the fifth in order of birth of her parents' famil}' of eight ehihlren. By her union with our subject, she has become the mother of three children, namely: Frank O., George W., and liarley, who died when an infant. Sociall}^ onr subject is a member of Gilro}^ Lodge No. 695, I. O. O. F.

AMUEL W. CLSSNA, a prominent graindealer of Fayette County, has been a lifelong resident of Washington C. H., where he was born March 8, 1839. His father, Robert Cissna, was born in Pittsburgh, April 30, 1800, and was a pioneer of Fayette County, whither he removed in his early manhood, about 1825. At Washington C. IL, he engaged in the harness and saddlery business and also conducted other enterprises until in his old age, when he purchased a farm one mile from the citj^and there spent his last days, dying INIarch 28, 1880. He was prominent in the public affairs of the count}^, and from 1840 until 1844 he served as County Sheriff. His wife, whose maiden name was Eleanor Waddle, died when our subject was small, leaving five children to mourn her loss: John, an attorney-at-law; Elizabeth Wilson and Maria Orr, who reside in Texas; Susan Glaze, who lives in Oak Grove, Ohio; and Samuel W.

At Washington C. H., our subject received his education, and later became connected with the firm of Draper & McElwain, grocers and graindealers, with whom he remained for six years. At the age of twenty, he embarked in business for himself, buying out the old firm and continuing in business on Court Street for five j-ears. His next line of work was in the lumber and grain business, under the firm name of Huston &: Cissna. In two years the connection was dissolved, and Mr. Cissna became a clerk for Ely ik Stimson, grocers, hardware and grain merchants. Later, he was a member of the firm of Brownell Bros. & Cissna, dealers in poultry, eggs and groceries, but the junior member of the firm afterward sold out

In partnership with Mr. Welton, our subject purchased the retail trade of the firm and continued in the grocery business for two years. He later entered the wholesale grocery establishment of Stimson Bros. & Co., he and George Dahl and H. B. Dahl being the company. Mr. Cissna devoted himself assiduously to the welfare of the house, which he represented for a time on the road, and has the name of being a prominent factor in building the successful business which still continues under the firm name of Dahl, Baer tV Co. He remained with the house from its inception until it became one of the largest wholesale groceries in Southern Ohio, but in 1885 sold out his interest, and for two j^ears following was engaged as Superintendent of the Gas Works, being one of the Directors of the Washington Gas &. Electric Light Co.

In 1887, under the title of S. W. Cissna & Co., our subject engaged in the retail grocer}' Iiusiness on Coiu't Street, opposite the Court House, where he remained until June, 1891. After selling out his grocerj' business, he gave his whole attention to grain, which he had previously handled to some extent. He has an elevator at Jasper, and handles a large amount of grain, being considered one of the most successful dealers in Fayette County.

Mr. Cissna is a Director of the People's Saving and Loan Association, which has an authorized capital of $1,000,000, and of which he has been Treasurer since its organization. The Association was incorporated with $300,000, but soon filling that series, increased the capital and is doing a successful business throughout the community. Mr. Cissna has large real-estate interests both in the city and country, and owns two fine farms in Pickaway County. For many years he has made his home in his elegant and commodious brick residence at the corner of Clinton, Leesburg and Greenfield Avenues, where he and his family are surrounded by all the comforts of existence.

January 25, 1861, Mr. Cissna was married to Miss Mary Eliza, daughter of Daniel Bush, a pioneer of Fayette County. Three children have been born of the union: Attei, who is the wife of

ILLIAM E. COOK, who has held the office ,-.111 of Justice of the Peace since 1885, by his cordial and genial manner makes friends wherever he goes. He is one of the leading and public-spirited citizens of Fayette County, and is following the life of an agriculturist, in wliicli pursuit he has been very fortunate. He is the owner of as good a farm as can be found within the limits of Fayette Township, and the view of his place on another page is a valuable addition to this volume.

The original of this sketch was born in Western Union Township, Ross County, this State, June 4, 1856, and is the son of Mathew Scott and Eleanor (Tiffin) Cook, also natives of that county. The father, who was born April 9, 1803, became a very wealth}' man, having extensive landed interests in various parts of the Buckeye State and also in Nebraska. He was one of the promoters and stockholders of the Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad, now known as the Baltimore, Ohio & Southwestern. He lost considerable monc}^ in that project, which crippled him financiall}- for a number of 3'ears.

The nine children comprised in the parental family grew to mature years, and Avitli one exception are all living. Mary is the widow of Robert W. Manly and resides in Chillicothe; Margaret married Capt. Frank T. Gilmore, and they make their home on the old farm in Ross Count}^; Fid ward is engaged in stock-raising in Fllba, Neb. During the late war the latter was a member of the P>ight3'-ninth Ohio Infantiy, and by the hardships and exposures endured his health was greatly impaired. Diathea makes her home with her mother in Chillicothe;

Parker C. Tanzey; Emma, who is now attending school in Cincinnati; and John F., who is with his parents. Mrs. Cissna is a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and prominent in the good works of the church. Socially, Mr. Cissna is a member of Temple Lodge, Temple Fa\- j carapment, I. O. O. F., with which he has been j identified for twent3'-nine years. In politics, our subject is a Democrat.

Scott departed this life in his twentj^-eighth year; Lucy, Mrs. Edward McCanless, is residing in Pittsburg, Pa.; Maria and Eleanor are twins, the former the wife of Dr. G. W. Tower, of Detroit, and the latter residing at home; William E. was the youngest of the family.

Politically, the father of our subject was an oldline Whig, and cast his first Presidential ballot for John Quincy Adams. On the organization of the Republican party, he joined its ranks, and, being a .strong anti-slavery man, took part in the Morgan raid, and assisted in the defense of Chillicothe during that period. In an early day he was a surveyor, and located most of the land between Mt. Sterling and the estate of our subject. He was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. For two years he represented Ross County in the Ohio Legislature. He departed this life November 28, 1882, at Chillicothe, and lies buried in Grand View Cemetery of that place.

William E. Cook grew to manhood on the home farm, and received an excellent education in the High School of Chillicothe and Cornell lTniversit3^ October 26, 1878, he was married to Annie, daughter of William E. and Annie (Christopher) Floyd, who was born in Philadelphia, Pa., October 31, 1856. After his marriage, Mr. Cook removed to Howard County, Neb., where he operated his brother's estate, but later returned to Ohio and has since resided upon his present farm. He is the proprietor of three hundred and twent^'-six acres, upon which he has placed excellent improvements, among the most noticeable of which is his comfortable residence.

Mr. and Mrs. Cook have a family of six children, viz.: Mathew Scott, who was born July 13, 1879; William Floyd, March 27, 1881; Edward Tiffin, June 24, 1883; Annie Flo3'd, September 11, 1885; Martha Christopher, April 6, 1887, and Kate Flo3^d, September 8, 1890. In his political relations, our subject is a Republican, casting his first vote for James A. Garfield in 1880. He has served as delegate to count3', State and congressional conventions, and, as before stated, has been Justice of the Peace since 1885, and exerts a wide power for good in his community. His wife is a member of the Presivv'^'- / byterian Church, whicli organization he also attends. He is a member of the Patriotic Order of Sons of America and Knights of Pythias, and l»y his integrity and unimpeachable character has won the full confidence of all who know bim.

^ OHN WARDELL. The prosperity of Pick- I awa}^ County cannot be attril>uted entirely ^^ , to the efforts of Americans, for much has ^^^^ been accomplished by those of foreign birth who have sought a home in the land of the free. England has contributed of its thrift; Fi'ance of its econom}'; Germany of its vigor; Holland of its industry, and Norway and Sweden of their patient perseverance. Among the natives of England who have sought a home in this county, and have here attained independence and prosperity, may be mentioned Mr. Wardell, a prominent farmer of Wayne Township, who was born in Yorkshire, P^ngland, April 3, 1831.

The father of our subject, who l)ore the same name as himself, was born in Yorkshire, in 1789, and pursued the vocation of a farmer until his death in 1849. He was a member of the Church of England, and a man of stanch integrity. His wife, whose maiden name was Ann Beelby, was born in the same shire as himself, and after the decease of her husband, emigrated to iVmerica, in 1856, and remained in Pickaway County until her death, April 26, 1886, at the age of eighty-two years. John was the eldest among her children, and is the only one now living.

The educational advantages which our subject received were somewhat limited, and he did not attend school after he was thirteen years old, but he is a man of broad culture and splendid information which he has acquired through reading and travel. At the age of fifteen, he commenced to work as a farm laborer, receiving 5£ the first year, 8£ the second, and continuing to receive increasing wages until his salary was 18£ a year. Having concluded that he could better his condition in America, he left England in 18.53, taking passage

The first work which Mr. Wardell secvu'ed in America was in a sawmill at Elmira, N. Y., where he remained until November, 1853. At that time he removed to Ohio, and from Columbus came to CircleviJle on a canal boat, and thence by stagecoach to his present farm, which was then owned by a cousin, Joseph Wardell. For perhaps two years, he secured employment by the day or month, and by hoarding his earnings, secured enough to embark in farming for himself. He farmed land on shares until 1881, wlien he purchased his present estate, and has resided here since, usually operating from one hundred and fifty to two hundred acres per year. A view of liis homestead is shown on another page.

In 1853, Mr. Wardell and Miss Sarah Douglass were united in marriage in England. Tiie young wife died the following year, and in 1857 Mr. Wardell was married to Miss Mary Clearwater, a native of New York, who died in 1881. Nine children were born of this union, namely: Peter, John, George, William, Robert, Thomas, Mary, Fannie and Cora (deceased). The lad}' who, on March 31, 1881, became the wife of Mr. Wardell, bore the maiden name of Lydia Clearwater; she was a sister of the former wife, and was born in Pickaway County. They are the parents of one child, Magdalene. In his political belief, Mr. Wardell is a strong Repulilican, and has served for three j-ears as Trustee of AYayne Township, which is a sutHcient indication of his popularity, for the township is strongly Democratic, and he was elected on the Republican ticket.

In religious views, Mr. and Mrs. Wardell are identified with the Methodist P^piscopal Church, in which he has served as Trustee and President of the Board. They are worthy people, may always be found on the right of justice, and favor all progressive measures. Mr. Wardell owns two hundred and eighty-seven acres of finely-improved land, which is devoted to general farming and stock-raising purposes. He has put in about three thousand five hundred rods of tile, and has the place perfectly drained. His success in life has resulted from his tireless industry and enter- prise, and he is numbered among the most prosperous farmers of the county. lie has g-iven liis children everj^ educational advantage pos.si!)le, and feels amply repaid for ever^y effort he has put forth in their behalf, for they are intelligent and well-informed young pe(»ple, }ileasant, social companions, and possess the industry and enei'gy which have contributed so largel}' to the success of Mr. Warden.

\ff AMES MILLIKIN, who resides on his farm I on the East Pike, in Canaan Township), six miles south of Plain City, and half-way between that and West Jefferson, is an old and honored citizen of ]\Iadison County, and lias been an important figure in its pul)lic life, holding one of its most responsible otlices for several years, besides assisting in the management of local affairs in various otticial capacities in the years gone by. Mr. Millikin was l)orn on Ten Mile Creek, Washington County, Pa., December 22, 1816, and is a son of Col. James INIillikin, who was once a prominent citizen of that section of the country, where his liirth took place July 24, 1782. His father bore the same name as himself, and was born in Count}^ Antrim, Ireland, in 1752. He came to America in 1771, and cast in his fortunes with the colonists of Washingtoji County, Pa., locating on the banks of Ten Mile Creek. He was married March 31, 1778, to Miss Dolly McFarland, and located on a farm in his native count}', and there both died at a ripe old age. The great-grandfather of our subject, who also bore the given name of James, was born in 1727 in Ireland, and there died in the fullness of time. His wife, Martha Hemphill, was born in 1729, and was also a life-long resident of Ireland. The mother of our subject, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Cook, was born on the banks of Ten Mile Creek, March 4, 1777. Her father, Stephen Cook, was a native of New Jersey, and was of German descent. January 20, 1801, is the date of the marriage of the parents of our subject in their native county. They established their home on Ten Mile Creek, and nearly thirty years of their wedded life were also passed there. In 1830, they came to Ohio, and their remaining. da3's were spent on a farm in Canaan Township, which the father developed from the wilderness ere he died in September, 1869, at a venerable age. His wife died Februarj- 26, 1853. They had six sons and three daughters, all of whom were born on Ten Mile Creek, lived to manliood and womanhood, and became residents of Madison County, the following being their names: Samuel, Martha, Daniel, John, Jacob, Elizabeth, Anna, James and Andrew. The father was a surveyor by occupation and became very familiar with the topograph}' of this part of Ohio. He laid out the village of Amity, and also that of West Jefferson in 1831, and did survej'iug in every part of the county. He was a Democrat in politics, and at one time was a Trustee of the township. He and his wife were stanch members of the Presbyterian Church, and he was a strong anti-]\Iason man.

He of whom this sketch is written is the eighth child and fifth son of the family, and was a lad of fourteen years when he came to Madison County to live amid its primitive i)ioneer scenes. He had previously attended school in his native place, beginning when he was five years old, and he went to a school after he came here, the school being taught in a rude log house, roughly furnished, and lighted by greased paper windows. He staid with his father the most of the time until his marriage, late in the summer of 1840, and became well grounded in all that pertains to agriculture. He and his wife entered upon their wedded life on the farm which John Price now owns, whence they removed eight years later, in 1848, to his present farm, which he then bought. A log house was tlie only attempt that had been made at improvements, but in the busy years that followed his settlement upon it, Mr. Millikin has wrought a wondrous change, and now has a fine farm well fitted up with modern conveniences, and its two hundred acres under a good state of cultivation.

1819, in Canaan Township, of vvliich her parents were among the first settlers. Her happy marriage with our subject has brought to tliem tliree daughters and tliree sons, as follows: John S., who was born August 13, 1841, and is now a prosperous Kansas farmer; AI)ijah C, whose sketch appears on another page; Cassia, born Noveml)er 8, 1846, and now the wife of D. H. Harrington, of Union County; Jane, the widow of O. E. Lamb, who was born December 3, 1848; Mary D.,born August 27, 1856, who is a fine artist and a teacher in oil painting; and James, who was born August 25, 186(1, was married ])ecember 31, 1890, to Miss Kittie Huddle, and resides on the home farm, which he assists his father in canning on, they being engaged in a thriving general farming business and raising a good class of stock.

Our subject resided on his farm until 1879, and then removed to West Jefferson, where he could better attend to his duties as County Commissioner, returning to his farm in 1887. He had been elected to that important office for the first time in 1875, and so well did he look after the finances of Madison County that he was re-elected in 1878 to fill the position another term, his popularity being shown by the fact that he is an uncompromising Democrat, while his constituency in this part of the State is strongly Republican. He has been a Trustee of Canaan Township, Land Appraiser and School Director, and in various ways has proved his ])ublic spirit and the worth of his citizenship.

"^ OSIAH RENICK, formerly proprietor of the "Oakland Farm" in Pickaway Township and later a citizen of Circleville, was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1807, and died April 9, 1887. He was the second son in the family of George Renick, a pioneer of this locality, who is represented elsewhere in this volume in connection with the sketch of William Renick.

The boyhood years of our subject were passed upon a farm near Chillicothe, and his education was acquired in the common schools of the district. He early became interested in farminsf and stockraising and soon gave evidence of being a practical, sagacious and far-sighted business man. Until he was twenty-five years of age, he remained under the parental roof, but at that time located upon his farm in Pickaway Township, and became the possessor of a fine property. He was one of the most extensive stock dealers in this locality, and in 1834, incomi)any with his uncle Felix, went to Europe and purchased the finest Short-horn cattle they could obtain in the Old Coiintry. These the}' brought to Ohio with them and were the first to introduce this famous breed of cattle in the State.

In all his business dealings, Mr. Renick was veiy successful and became one of the wealthy citizens of the community. His estate, known as the "Oakland Farm," was located on Kingston Pike, in Pickaway Township, and was finely improved, being in fact one of the model farms of the community. In 1856, Ml-. Renick removed to Circleville and took up his residence in the home where his widow yet resides. However, he continued to engage in agricultural pursuits and purchased a farm of one thousand acres of highly-improved land in Muhlenberg Township, near Darbyvillc. He also continued to engage extensively in the raising of stock as well as grain, and to the close of his life maintained his activity, notwithstanding his advanced age.

Uprightness and honesty characterized the life of Mr. Renick and his word was as good as his bond. He was public-spirited and progressive, always having the interests of the community at heart. In politics, he was a stanch Republican, warmly adv(»cating the principles of that part}'. In religious belief, he was a Presbyterian and took an active part in the work of the church. His death was mourned by all who knew him, for the cxnnmnnity thereby lost a valued citizen.

The lad}^ who in South Rloomfield, Pickaway County, in 1837, became the wife of Josiah Renick was Miss Maiy Osborn and she was born in the cit}^ of Columbus, Ohio. Her father, Ralph Osborn, was a native of the Empire State and served in the War of 1812. After his marriage, he removed to Circleville, and in 1816 located in Columbus, this State. Soon afterward he became State Auditor and held that office for eighteen 3'ears, or until his death. He was a very influential man, an attorney by profession, and prorninent throughout the State. He was noted for liis benevolence, and his upright life won him high regard.

Mrs. Renick continues to reside at the old home in Circleville. She holds membership with the Presb3^terian Church and has many friends throughout the community, where her excellencies of character have won for her tlic esteem of all.

BIJAH C. MILLIKIN owns one of the finest pieces of property in Jefferson Township, Madison County. The tract, which consists of four hundred broad acres, is pleasantly located, and the la^' of the land, together with the improvements which have been made upon it, entitle it to the reputation it bears. Tlie farm is supplied with a well-built dwelling, ample barn and other conveniences, and Mr. Millikin raises mixed crops, and the usual domestic animals. He occupies a high position in local affairs, and in the fall of 1890 was elected County Commissioner on the Democratic ticket.

James Millikin, the father of our subject, was born in AVashington County, Pa., December 22, 1816, and in 1830 came to Madison County in company with his father, who also bore the name of James. He was reared to manhood in Canaan Township and in 1840 was married to Rachel Cary, a native of this county. The father of our subject was engaged in farming in that township until 1879, when he came to West Jefferson and established himself in the hardware business. He was looked upon as one of the progressive citizens of his community, and served two terms as County Commissioner.

Of the parental family of three sons and three daughters, our subject, who was born in Canaan Township, .September 29, 1844, was the second in order of birth. He was reared on the home farm, and remained under the parental roof until reaching his majority. His father had an interest in a sawmill near their home, and also in various places in Canaan, of which Abijah C, when eighteen years of age, took charge. He was thus engaged for some four or five years, and while in the southern part of Kansas had his right hand caught in a saw and received sucli injuries that he was compelled to give up that line of work. Returning to Madison County, he followed farming for three 3'ears and then again going to Kansas, operated a farm for a twelvemonth, and the four years following made a specialty of handling stock. Mr. Millikin at the end of that time again returned to Madison County and in company with R. A. Andrew iDurchased a warehouse at Plain City, in which place he was appointed Freight Agent for tiie Panhandle Railroad. After a residence of three years in that city, Mr. Millikin returned West and engaged in the stock business, but a year later came to this count}', which has been his permanent home since that time.

Septeml)er 15, 1881, the original of this sketch was married to Mrs. Elizabeth A. (Converse) Smith, the widow of Butler Smith and the daughter of James Converse. She was born in Canaan Township September 4, 1847, and after her marriage with our subject located on the East Pike in this township, where they have since lived. Mr. and Mrs. Millikin are the parents of three children, viz: Curdy, who died in infancy, Gracieand Robert C.

Our subject has taken a very prominent part in local affairs and has held the office of Township Trustee, of which position he is still the incumbent. Socially, he is a Mason, and as an Odd Fellow is connected with West Jefferson Lodge No. 412. Together with his wife, our subject is a member of the Universalist Church, in M^hich denomination they have high standing.

AMES J. EGAN is one of the foremost business men of Circleville, Ohio, and liis career -^ I bears evidence of his personal worth. He is <^^ at present engaged in the grocer}- business, wholesale and retail, is a produce dealer, and is proprietor of the Union House, one of the best-known hotels in tlie city. He was born in Count}' Cork,

Ireland, in the Barony of Duhallow,]\ray 1st, 1842, and his fatlier, Jolm Egan, was also a native of that county and of Celtic stock. The latter followed the occupation of a farmer in his native country, and died there in 1889, when seventy-seven years of age. His wife, whose maiden name was Catherine O 'Sullivan, was born in County Limerick, Ireland, and came of a very old and prominent family. Iler father was a lai'ge farmer and a representative man of his count3^ Her mother died in 1880. Of the live cliildren born to Mr. and IMrs. Egan, two were sons and three daughtei's. and all are living.

James J. Egan, the eldest of the above-mentioned family, was the only one who came to the Tuited States. He has a sister, Hannah, now Mrs. Murphey, in Australia, but the other children are in the Emerald Isle. Our subject was reared in his native country and received his education in the schools of the same. On the 17th of May, 1873, he left Queenstown on the steamer " Smyrna, " and landed in New Yorl< ten days and sixteen hours later. He was employed in a wholesale confectionery store until 1875, when, in April of that year, he came to Circleville. Eleven days after reaching that city, he engaged as clerk for Foresman & Bro.,an the large mill, and continued with this Arm for one year. He was subsequently employed as clerk by Mr. Fred Warner, in the grocery business, continued with him two years, and in 187iJ he started out for himself in the grocery business in Circleville. This he has since carried on, and has met with well-merited success. He carries on I'.is affairs on the soundest business principles, and his record lends to these pages, and to Circleville, credit and standing, He owns a one-half interest in the Union Hotel building with William Ileftner, but conducts it alone, and he also owns a one-half interest in the Buck Block, where he has his store, with the same gentleman. Less than two 3^ears ago, Mr. Egan remodeled his hotel, and is as popular with his numerous patrons as he has been successful in his enterprise. He is the beau ideal of a hospitable landlord, attends to the wants of his guests most efficiently and without ostentation. Mr. Egan is also a stockholder in the Opera House Company, and is interested in many other business enterprises, in all of which he has been more than ordinarily successful. He conducts his affairs on strict principles, and the success crowning his efforts is only a natural consequence.

Our subject was lirst married, in 1877, to Miss Eliza Sullivan, of New York, now deceased. In 1881 he selected his second wife in the person of Miss jMary J. Warke, of New York City, and they are the parents of five interesting children : John Parnell, Robert Emmett, Catherine Mary, Sarah and Lizzie. In politics, Mr. Egan has always adhered to the Democratic party, and is a stanch supporter of its principles. He was treasurer of the Central f^xecutive Committee for two years, and was Canal Collector under Ciov. lloadley for two years. He is on the building committee of the parochial school in Circleville, and is active in all worthy movements. He is a member of St. Jose[)h Church, and is a Knight of St. .Tosei)h.

ICHAEL C. MILLAR, who comes of a well- , known pioneer family, and was born in Ia Pickaway County, February 15, 1847, is ^ one of the foremost citizens of Harrison

Township, his birthplace, and is very active in advancing its interests both as a farmer of marked ability, and as one of its most valued civic officers. He is interested in raising fine stock, especially trotting horses of superior breeds, and has a farm well adapted to that branch of business, situated on section 15, of his native township.

Our subject is a son of the late Adam and Nancy R. (Howell) Millar, who are represented elsewhere in this volume. He is a descendant in the second generation of William Millar, one of the original pioneers of this county. He came to Ohio from Virginia, his native State, one year previous to 1800, and first resided in Ross County for a time. He subsequently came to Pickaway County and took up his abode in a log cabin in the woods on section 22, Harrison Township, of which he was

Adam Millar was born and reared in Pickaway County', and adopted farming as his life work. He gave considerable attention to raising cattle, and finally made fine stock a specialty, keeping cattle, horses and sheep of the best grades. He was an extensive land-owner, and one of the wealth}' men of the count}'. After his marriage, he had a halfinterest in seven hundred and one acres of land with his brother George, and on this he started in life, accumulating the remainder of his property by persistent and wisely-directed industry. He departed this life, November 1, 1891, and the county lost one of its prominent citizens, and the Democratic party one of its stanchcst supporters in this vicinit}'. His wife survives him at the venerable age of sevent3^-five years.

The subject of this biographical record passed his boyhood days on his father's farm, very much as all farmers' boj'S have done from time immemorial, helping in the work of the farm and attending the public schools. He has given his attention to agricultural pursuits since he arrived at 3'ears of discretion, and has engaged principally in raising high-grade stock, including trotting horses of the best breeds. He is a stirring, wide-awake man, well gifted with those traits that command success, and that have also made him an important figure in the public life of his native townshij), his fellow citizens appreciating his fitness for places of trust, and his capabilit}^ in managing affairs. He has officiated as Township Trustee for several years, and has alwa3'S been thoroughly alive to the interests of the community where he has always dwelt. His politics are of the Democratic order. Religiously, he is of the Methodist Episcopal faith, and he and his amiable wife are among tlie most earnest members of the church of that denomination, which he is serving as Treasurer and Steward. Socially, he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

now deceased. Her paternal grandfather came to Ohio from Maryland, and was one of the original settlers of Fairfield County. To Mr. and Mrs. INIillar have come three children, of whom the following is the record: Anne E. was born January 14, 1876; Miclmel S., September 3, 1878; and Laura T., June 13, 1881.

^ OHN B. LAUCK was a prominent farmer of Summerford Township, Madison County ? not only because his estate was larger than that of the majority of residents tbere, but by reason of his deep and abiding interest in his calling and in matters pertaining to the welfare of others of his class. He was the proprietor of a beautiful estate of two hundred and seventy-six acres of well-tilled land, bearing good buildings of varous kinds, and stocked wiili machineiy and domestic animals suited to the extent of the work carried on.

The parents of our subject, Simon and Maiy (Beck) Lauck, natives respective!}^ of Winchester and Ohio Counties, Va., were married in that State, where they resided until their decease. The parental family included eight children, of whom our subject was the eldest but one. He was also born in Ohio County, January 17th, 1814, and grew to man's estate on his father's farm. About

1845. desiring to see something of the Western countiy, Mr. Lauck came to Madison County and made settlement in Summerford Township, which was his place of residence until his death, which occurred June 16, 1892.

1846, was Miss Louisa Morris, whose birth occurred in Adams County, this State, in 1826. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lauck located on the farm where the latter is at present residing. The former never lived to note the many wonderful changes in the country, whose present condition they never dreamed of beholding, although they had faith in the resources of the land. They rejoiced greatly ill what they realized of the progress of the world,

The six children comprising the family of Mrs. Lauck bear the names of John F., Kate S., Reason (f., Simon T., Sallie R. and Corvvin, respectivel}^ Samuel T. departed this life in Sumnierford Township when thirty-six years of age, being accidentally shot by the discharge of a gun, while climbing over a fence. Our subject was prominent in local affairs, and for several years held the position of Township Trustee. In politics, he dejjosited a Republican vote. Religiously, with his wife, he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Cluuch, in which denomination they were active and influential members.

east of Sedalia, in Range Township, Madison Count3^ He was born in Baden, Gei'- many, (October 13, 1838, and is the second in a family of five children. The parents, Niciiolasand P^lizabcth (Harwick) Dorn, removed to Hessen in 1844, and in 1853 crossed the Atlantic, landing in New York after a voyage of fortj^-two days. They came at once to Chillicothe, Ohio. The town had just been burned, and, in consequence, there was much work to do. The father of our subject began work by the day, and in October he purchased one hundred acres of land in Union Township, Ross Count}'. His death occurred in August, 1854. He left his family comfortably situated.

Mr. Dorn, of this sketch, remained with his mother on the home farm, when, on the 1st of January, 1862, he wedded Miss Mary Catherine, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hartmann) Urigh. Her mother died in Germany, but her father, who was born November 11, 1811, is still living. The daughter was born in Germany, March 10, 1843. After his marriage, Mr. Dorn continued to reside on the home farm for a year, and then removed to Yellow Bud, in the same township, where he rented land and resided for seven jears.

He then removed to Deer Creek Township, Pickaway County, where he l)ought two hundred and eight acres of land, and made his home for nine years, in the meantime [)urcliasing an additional tract of one hundred and twenty acres. In 1883, he purchased his present farm, which now comprises five hundred acres, and he also owns one hundred and twenty acres in Pickaway County. He has his land under a high state of cultivation and well improved, which is evidence of the thrift and enterprise of tiie owner.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Dorn were born the following children, twelve of whom are yet living: William, born Sei)tember 1, 1862, was married October 17, 1887, to Laura Counts, and they have two children; Pxlward, born January 1, 1864, was married in Loudon, March 10, 1887, to Carrie Snyder, and resides on his father's farm in Pickaway County; Lizzie, born August 8, 1865, died on the 8th of October following; Annie B., born November 20, 1866, became the wife of Clinton A. Bragg September 2, 1884, and died February 5, 1888, leaving one child; Chester, whose home is now with John K. Bragg; Charles, born February 8, 1868, is at home; Lucy, born April 29,1869, became the wife of Samuel H. Blessing February 27, 1890, and they have one child; Ilenr}', born July 8, 1870; Phili[> J., March 7, 1872; George, January 30, 1874; Frederick, August 3, 1875; Lina May, January 18, 1878; Jessie F., December 25, 1879; Peter F., December 20, 1881, and Walter IL, February, 1885, are still at home.

In 1889, Mr. and Mrs. Dorn spent three months in their native land and visited all the principal cities along the Rhine. They also took a trip to the West in 1887, the lady visiting her people, while Mr. Dorn went to Kansas. He is a self-made man, who may attribute his success in life to his own industiy, perseverance and good management and the assistance of his estimable wife, who has proved to him a true helpmate. His first vote was cast in 1860 for Abraham Lincoln. He has since been a Republican, and has served as a delegate to the conventions of his party. Himself and wife were formerly Lutherans, but as there was no church of their choice in this locality, they have become members of the Presbyterian Church.

I7 EMUEL D. CONVERSE. This well-known and higbly-esteemed agriculturist of Darby Township, Madison County, has a fine farm two miles southwest of Plain City, upon which may be seen an excellent brick farm house and good buildings, conveniently arranged and very commodious. This valued citizen was born in the same township, January 31,. 1826, and his father, Jeremiah Converse, Jr., who was born November 11, 1790, in Vermont, was a son of Jeremiah Converse, Sr., who was also born and reared in Vermont. He married Rlioda Converse, of the same name as his own, and was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, suffering wounds therein in the cause of independence. He followed the double vocation of farming and the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

This veteran came to Ohio in 1814, and passed the first winter at Sunburv. Delaware County. In 1815, he came to Madison County and located in Darby Township, bringing with him his three sons, Jeremiah, Jr., Silas and Charles, the two last being then unmarried. The grandfather of our subject remained upon the place where he had thus made his home until his death in 1837, and his wife also died there, at the age of eighty-four. They were the parents of the following children, who, with one excei)tion, all came to Ohio eventually: Sanford, Parley, Squire, Lothrop, Jeremiah, Jr., Silas, Charles, Sophia, and Orinda.

The father of our subject, who had been married in Vermont to Melinda Derby, a native of the same State, was one of the three who came to Ohio in 1814. Melinda Derby was born INIav 1, 1793, and had her early training and education in A^'ermont. She liecame the mother of ten children: Cyrus D. was born in Vermont, in September, 1814; Khoda was born in Ohio, January 31, 1817; Erastus, born December 23, 1818; Elias was born A[)ril

The second marriage of the father of Mr. Converse united him with Elizabeth Burdock, a native of Rhode Island, who was born April 24, 1800, and by this union there was one child, Samantha E., who was born July 10, 1838, and is now the widow of Henry James and resides in Colorado. Mrs. Elizabeth Converse died in Missouri, in March, 1888. AVhen the parents of our subject came to Ohio, they traveled with a team in a moving wagon and were some six weeks on the road. They located upon a farm in Darby Township, and proceeded to clear and otherwise improve the property-, fencing it and putting it in condition for crops. They remained there until the father's death, which took place July 18, 1849. The mother of our subject had died April 12, 1836, and the}' were both buried in the Plain City Cemeteiy. The father was a Whig, politically, and for many jears was Trustee of Darby Township and Drum Major in the old State militia. In early manhood, he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and in his last years belonged to the Protestant Methodist Church and took great interest in all religious efforts. He was well known and highljesteemed in the community and was a liberal contributor to all good causes.

The early education of Lemuel Converse was obtained in the old log schoolhouse, which was floored anil seated with puncheons, and later, he studied in a select school in Union County, Ohio. He taught the district school in Union County, and afterward returned home, remaining with his father until the latter's death, afterward continuing with his stepmother. He was married, March 12, 1851, in Darby Township, to Laura A. Thomas, who was born in Champaign Countj', Ohio, June 22, 1833. and whose life had been so far spent in the counties of Union, Logan and Champaign. The 3^oung couple located upon one of the father's old homesteads, and after remaining there for a short time, bought a farm in Darby Township, about two and a half miles from Plain

INIr. and Mrs. Converse are the parents of five eliildren, tliree sons and two daughters, namely: Marcia L., wlio was born January 24, 1852; Jeremiah L. II., born April 21, 1854, died February 14, 1855; Carrie C, born May 4, 1856; Pearl D., February 21, 1868; and Ruby N., December 26, 1873. Our subject has a fine farm of one hundred and seventy-four and a half acres, which are mostly under cultivation. His first ballot was cast for Zachary Taylor, upon the Whig ticket. In 1856, he became a member of tlie Republican party, voting for John C. Fremont, and in 1860 and 1864 casting his vote for Abraham Lincoln. In 1876, he voted for R. B. Hayes, and in 1872 for Horace Greeley. In 1880, he voted for James B. Weaver, in 1884 for Benjamin Butler, and in 1888, voted the Union Labor ticket, for A. J. Streetev. Mr. Converse was on the ticket of the Greenback party in 1880 for Representative, and on the People's ticket for County Commissioner in 1891. Under the old military laws, he was Second Lieutenant of Dragoons, holding his commission under Gov. Bartlette, of Ohio. Only seven of the large family of his father now survive, and our subject is one of the most influential of this number.

\t OHN CALDWELL. Although a number of years have passed since this honored citizen of Pickaway County closed his eyes upon the scenes familiar to him during the long years of his residence here, he is still remembered with affection. He was born February 5, 1800, and died August 24, 1884, having attained the venerable age of four-score yeais. In the development of Pickaway Township, he was especiall3^ helj^ful, and at the time of his death was the owner of three hundred and thirty acres, which through his labors had been finely improved. His portrait and biographical sketch will possess an especial value to the reader, in view of his pioneer experience and honorable career.

The name Caldwell, as it is brought down to us in legend, comes from a knightly ancestor who, during those early wars, was an officer. He used no horn or trumpet, as others did, nothing but his loud, clear, resonant and powerful voice, which universally attracted attention. They said of him that he "called well." The two words at a later date were merged into one, and his posterity took the name Caldwell. Most of that name throughout the United States trace their parentage back to the North of Ireland, whence thej' came at an early day. 'Ihey were Protestants, belonged to the landed nobility, had their coat of arms, good financial standing and seemed to make much of every opportunity.

Of those wno came over and settled in Pennsylvania were tlie brothers, Joseph, James and Samuel. Sarah, the sister, afterward married a man by the name of Russell. Joseph had seven sons and daughters, his fifth son, William, being the father of John Caldwell, the subject of this sketch. William was a native of Huntingdon Count}^ Pa., and was born in 1764. Noveml)er 28, 1786, he was married to Jane Moore, a native of the same county as himself, but of Scotch extraction, her parents being natives of Scotland. The children of William and Jane Caldwell were born in Pennsylvania, and the dates of their births were as follows: James and David (twins), born August 28, 1787; Robert, January 25, 1790; Samuel, June 14, 1792; William, August 29, 1794; Elizabeth J. (Mrs. Elias Benton), June 12, 1797; John, February 5, 1800; Daniel, July 9, 1802; Joseph, Ma}' 1, 1804, and Johnson, January 12, 1806. Several of these died in infanc}^

In 1808, Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell, with their eliildren, removed from Pennsylvania to Ohio in two canvas-covered wagons, arriving October 8 and locating about one mile west of Kingston, Ross County, on the old Lancaster road. During much of the journey hither, Mrs. Caldwell rode on a pacing ponj^ They were among the early members of the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Ross County, of which Mr. Caldwell was elected a ruling I^lder and ordained to that office August 7, 1811. After passing the winter in a cabin, which he erected west of Kingston, he came, in

March, 1809, to Pickaway County and settled on three hundred and thirty acres on section 15, Pickaway Township, where he resided until his death, March 20, 1815, at the age of fifty-two years. His wife survived iiim a few years, her death occurring September 1, 1823.

The seventh child in the family was John, the subject of this notice, who was born February 5, 1800, in Huntingdon County, Pa. He was eight years old when he accompanied his parents to Ohio, and here he ever afterward resided, January 24, 1828, his marriage took place, his bride being Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Monnett. She was a devoted Christian woman, whose memory is still precious to those yet living who knew her. She died June 22, 1838.

Seven children were liorn of the union of our subject and his wife, as follows: Elizabeth J. married Dwight Calhoun, of Kenton, Ohio, and they are the parents of six daughters, all living but the eldest, Emma, of whom mention will be made later; Isaac M., who married Sophronia Morris and became the father of three children, died in camp near Memphis, Tenn., May 4, 1862, and his widow lives in Solomon City, Kan.; Robert, who lives in Sheldon, lU., married Cynthia Pinneo, and they have three children; AVilliam L. married Alvina Tobias, and tliey became the parents of six children, three of whom are living. He died July 8, 1876, and his widow makes her home in Minneapolis, Minn. Amos I>. tlrst married Margaret Pinneo, who died near Sheldon, 111., June 24, 1863, leaving one daughter. In 1866, he married Lovinia, daughter of Rev. Jacob Holmes, of Marion, Oliio, an amiable woman whose death occuri-ed in Pomona, Cal., June 1, 1887, wlierc the family still reside. At her decease she left four children. John W. chose as his wife Miss Virilla Shoecraft, of Oneida County, N. Y. He was for eighteen years Superintendent of City Schools, serving at Cardington and Urbana, this State, and Attica, Seymour and Huntingdon, Ind. For years he has been engaged in writing for the Lewis Publishing Company, of Chicago, and other firms. Two of his children are yet living and two died in infancy. Sarah R., born June 22, 1837, died March 19, 1838.

time married, his wife being Rebecca McClellan, who was l»orn February 13, 1810, a daughter of Thomas and Ann (Kiiinear) McClellan, of Centre County, Pa. Three children were born of that union, tlie eldest, who was born August 19, 1840, dying in infanc3^ Anna M. taught with her brother several years in the public schools of Seymour, Ind., and Sheldon, 111., and is at present residing with her aged mother at the old home. Thomas M,, the youngest child, was born June 20, 1843, and died September 23, 1852.

Mr. Caldwell was a man of industrious and temperate habits, his manner of living being plain and comfortable. He cleared up a farm whicli he bought of his father's administrator, and toiled patiently in tlie work of improvement, against many disadvantages but witli ultimate success and satisfaction. He delighted in reading, purchased many useful books and provided himself and family with a good library. He was also a close observer and had a good knowledge of men and affairs. Until the day of his final sickness, his leisure moments were devoted to reading, and he retained a perfect recollection of all he read. He filled the office of Township Clerk for Pickaway for a number of years and served nine j^ears as Justice of the Peace, beginning in 1836. He was not disposed to liold office, would not thrust himself forward and was not in any sense a politician, but was always a firm supporter of the principles tliat he believed best. He was formerly an oldline Whig, but after the organization of the Republican part\' supported its men and measures. During tlie time the old vState militia was in force, he held the office of Captain in that organization, serving some years.

The first Methodist Episcopal Church organized in the township was at Salem; a log meeting-house was built a short distance from the present house in 1802 or 1803, and in that building Mr. Caldwell attended school in 1812. A new log meetinghouse was built in 1816 near by, and he hauled stone for the foundation from the farm on which lie lived and died. He was one of the most prominent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Class-leader for more than thirty years, Steward and Trustee for a still longer term, and a liberal supporter of the church, contributing generously to the erection of the present Salem Chapel in 1882. He loved the house of God, and in age and feebleness it was his delight to be at his place in the sanctuar^^ During his last illness, his mind often wandered and in reference to earthly things was much clouded, but in regard to the future all was clear. He always without hesitation expressed full confidence in the Savior. In his case there were no doubts, no fears, heavenward was all clear. On August 24, 1884, he peacefully passed awa}^, aged eighty-four years, six months and nineteen days.

Emma Calhoun, referred to above, was the eldest granddaughter of John Caldwell and was born March 27, 1850. She was unusually gentle, sweet and attractive, and almost as serious when a child as she was in the days of her maturity. Her favorite early books were those which told of the first missions to the Sandwich Islands, the South Seas and to the American Indians. With her conversion there came a desire to tell of Him to the heathen. She taught school when quite young and organized a Sunda^'-school in one of the Kenton school districts, which is still a means of great good. In 1868, she entered the Western Female Seminary at Oxford, Ohio, graduating ni two years, and after successf ull}^ teaching for one year at Evansville, Ind., the call came to the Dakota Mission, and in the summer of 1872, when twenty-two years of age, she became a helper to the Rev. J. P. Williamson, his wife and sister, at Yankton Agency, Dak.

In 1874, she returned to her home in Kenton, C)hio, with an Indian youth whom she had led to the Savior, hoping to find a home for him among her friends and to educate him for higher usefulness among his people. But the bo3''s healtli failed, and she Avas compelled to take him back to Dakota in a dying condition. February 15, 1876, she became the wife of Rev. Charles L. Hall, and with him went to Ft. Berthold, in Northern Dakota, to carry the Gospel to a people who had not yet received it. In the midst of home cares, she worked continually for the people around her, and with her child in her arms was accustomed to teach and preach. Five years of married life - five years of constant longing to realize a higher ideal of home life and Christian activity - nine 3'ears of missionary life, and then the peaceful rest came on Easter, April 17, 1881. Her trunk was packed that she might visit friends in Ohio, but pneumonia came first, and in ten days, with words of prayer on her lips, she went home to "sing His praise above."

^ ACOB SIFRIT, a wealthy retired merchant, whose attractive home is fineh' located on the corner of East High and Union Streets, London, has been one of the prominent promoters of the business interests of IMadison County, of which he is a native. He was born in Paint Townshii), -January 17, 1819, a son of Andrew and Hannah (Marrel) Sifrit. His parents were natives of Mrginia, Av4iere the}^ were married, and where the father was engaged as a farmer. In 1803, they came to Ohio, and for a time Mr. Sifrit was emplo3'ed in farming on a large farm near Chillicothe. In 1804, he b ought his family to Madison Count}^ and they were among the first to settle in this section of the State. He secured land for his services as a Revolutionary soldier in Paint Township, built a hewn log house in a lonely spot, his nearest neighbor being four miles away. When he raised his house, he asked, as was the custom in those times, his fellow-pioneers to assist him, and there were only seven or eight men living within a radius of twelve miles to help him. Chillicothe, forty-five miles distant, was his nearest market, and he and his had to content themselves with such comforts as were procurable, and suffered many privations. He worked patiently, and in due time had evolved a good farm from the wilderness, and had erected a substantial set of buildings and made other extensive improvements. He lived to be very old, being in his ninety-eighth year when he died, in 1847. His wife survived him until 1860, when she passed away, at the age of eighty 3'ears. He was one of the heroes of the Revolution, enlisting when he was onl3- eighteen vears old, and served throughout the great struggle for freedom. At one time he was taken prisoner, was carried out on the ocean, and for fourteen months did not see land, lie was nearly starved, a half pint of rice serving for his daily rations. Once, while in battle, he was pinned to the ground with a sword thrust through his side, and at the battle of Brandy wine he had five bullet holes in his hunting-shirt when the fight was over. The river was red with blood, and he could have walked over it on the dead bodies of the slain. He was taken prisoner a number of times, but was generally promptly exchanged. His regiment was once surrounded by the Indians, but he and his comrades took the horses and equipments from their savage foes, and courageously drove them back.

While living in Madison County, he was a conspicuous figure in its public life, acting in various official capacities. He was a Democrat, and the first man he ever voted for was Gen. Washington, his old leader, as the first President of the United States. He and his wife helped organize the first Baptist Church in the neighborhood, and were among its most zealous members. They had a family of eleven children, of whom three are living: Jacob, Lawrence W. and Michael. By a former wife the father had a family of nine cliildren, all of whom are dead. The paternal grandfather of our subject was Michael Sifrit, a native of (Tcrman}', who emigrated to America during the last centur}^ and settled in Virginia. The maternal grandparents of our subject were Jacob and Hannah (Reader) Marrel, who were natives of Virginia. They came to Ohio in the early days of its settlement, and lived in Paint Township until death removed them. The grandfather was a shoemaker by trade, and was the father of three children, all of whom are dead. He was of German descent, a Democrat in polities, and a Free- will Baptist in religion.