Pickaway Township (part 32 of 49)

Mr. Worthington gives his attention almost exclusively to stock-raising, handling two hundred head of cattle and between four and five hundred head of sheep. With his estimable wife, he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Staunton, being one of the influential and liberal contributors to its support. He has been Steward of his denomination for the past seventeen years and has held the office of Trustee. Mr. Worthington is greatly interested in Sunday-school matters. He and his good wife have been teachers for years. In politics, our subject is a Republican and was Trustee of Concord Township, where he has been a resident for over forty years. He was called upon to participate in the Morgan raid in 1863, and on going to Chillicothe the company was stationed in a cooper-shop. JNIr. Worthington not being able to eat his meals with his comrades, bought them wherever he could. He finally was quflrtered with the father of Mrs. Worthington, and it was at that time that he met his future wife. During the following summer,Miss Jennie visited relatives in the neighborhood of Sabina, and our subject was of course attentive to her out of consideration for the friend I3' treatment he received when an inmate of her home. The}^ are both greatly respected in their community, where their friends are as numerous as their acquaintances.

\I/0SIAH WARD is a prominent farmer and stock-raiser residing on section 17, Walnut Township, Pickawa}^ County. His estate is well kept, and by a proper rotation of crops brings its owner handsome returns. Mr. W^ard was born September 2, 1830, in the above-named township, and therefore takes a greater interest in this section than he would were it otherwise.

The parents of our subject were James and Elizabeth (Brobst) Ward, natives of Virginia. His grandfather, William Ward, hailed from England, and was a nephew of Commodore Ward, of the American navy, with whom he crossed the ocean. On locating in America, he chose Virginia as his abiding-place, where he remained until May, 1802, when he took up his abode in this State, settling in the woods of what is now Wahiut Township, Pickaway County. Tliere he entered land from the Government, erected a log cabin, and prepared to cultivate the primitive soil. Our subject has in his possession the original patent, issued under the administration of President Thomas Jefferson. Here William Ward died in 1814.

The father of our subject accompanied his father on the removal to the Buckeye State, and on returning to his native State, to celebrate a ver^' interesting and important event, he walked the entire distance, numbering three hundred miles, in six da3^s. After his marriage, he came to his new home, the young couple making the journey on horseback. The}' became the parents of a large family of children, of whom we mention the following: P^liza, Mrs. James Anderson; Peter, Josiah and Daniel. Mr. AVard passed from this life in 1863, and his estimable wife, who survived him a few years, died in 1877.

Josiah AVard, of this sketch, was reared to man 's estate among the pioneer scenes of Walnut Township, the privations and hardships of which time have made a lasting impression npon his mind. He has performed his share of clearing and improving the land for those who should come after and now ranks among the well-to-do and progressive agriculturists of this township. His education was very limited, being confined to a few months' attendance at the subscription schools, the temple of learning being constructed of logs, with puncheon floor, slab seats, and with hoards set on pin-legs placed around the room for writing-desks. He keeps thoroughly posted upon ail topics of general interest, and is a very entertaining conversationalist.

July 4, 1866, our subject was united in marriage with Miss Paulina Smith, by wliom he became the father of five children, four of whom are living, namely: Charles A., Oscar P., Ida M. and Woodford S. Jennie is deceased. Mr. Ward's second wife was Mary B. Smith, who died five weeks after her marriage. His third wife, Anna Hviber, was the mother of two children, who bear the respective names of Minerva P. and Mary E.

The original of this sketch enlisted in the Union army in May, 1864, joining Company C, One Hundred and Fiftv-fifth Ohio Infantry. His regiment served under Gens. Butler and Grant, operatingnine days in front of Richmond, when they moved with Grant's army around to Petersburg. They were sent to Norfolk, Va., where they assisted in making a raid into North Carolina. Our subject was honorabl}' discharged August 27, 1864, at Camp Dennison, after vvhich he returned to Ohio, and resumed the peaceful pursuits of agriculture. Mr. Ward was for a number of years a member of Nebraska Post No. 70, G. A. R., serving as its Chaplain. In politics, he is a stanch Republican, and takes a warm interest in all measures which have a tendency to elevate and upbuild his community. He is identified with the Grange, occupying an honored position in that body. Mr. Ward owns a splendid estate of one hundred and seventy-six acres, one hundred and fifty-one of which are included in the home farm. He has placed the entire amount under gocd cultivation, and gives his entire time and attention to raising the cereals and good grades of 'stock. Helms seen the gradual evolution of the land in this county from its original wild state to its present prosperity and productiveness, and is thus numbered among the pioneers of Pickaway County.

f^^ ZRA HYRE is an excellent farmer, who thoroughly understands his calling, and is doing his share to prc>mote the agricultural interests of Fayette County by the careful cultivation of his farm in ITnion Township. He is a son of Amzi Hyre, who was born in one of the earl}'^ homes of this township, in the month of April, 1813. The latter married Elizabeth IMiller, who was a daughter of George Miller, who had come to Union Township from Pendleton County, Va. The Hyres reared a family of eight children, of whom seven grew to manhood and womanhood, and five of them are yet living, namely: Mary, wife of T. J, Thompson, of Jasper Township; Aaron, a resident farmer of Jasper Township; our subject; George, a farmer who lives near Springfield, in Clarke Count}^; and Louis G., a farmer of Jasper Town-

The subject of this biographical notice was born in Jasper Township, October 4, 1851. After his education in tiie public schools was comi)leted, he worked at the trade of a carpenter and on a farm, until he was married, his marriage with Katherine G., daughter of Capt. Henkle, of whom a sketch appears in this volume, taking i)lace December 28, 1876. After that, he was employed by the day or month for a ^'ear, and then went to farming for himself. He settled on the place where he now lives in 1872. He owns thirteen acres of well-improved land, and rents the remainder that he farms. He is industrious, uses sound judgment in carrying on his operations, is a good manager, and finds agriculture a profitable employment. He is a man of good habits, stands well in the estimation of his neighbors and associates, and he is a most worthy member of the Methodist Protestant Church, taking an active part' in church and Sunday-school work. In politics, he is a thorough Repultlican. He and his amiable wife have a cheerful, cozy home, in which comfort abounds, and their home circle is completed hy their two boys, Wilbur A., who was born May 29, 1879; and Harry A., March 18, 1884.

EN.IAMIN DUVALL. In former years, the life of the farmer was considered a laborious one. but in this progressive age, with such improvements in machiner\'. he can do his work with half the dispatch or labor required in the time of liis father, and, in fact, works but little, if any, harder than the average man who strives to make a living. Besides all this, he is independent, which is one of the much sought for conditions of life. Mr. Duvall, is one of the successful farmers who has kept thoroughl}' apace with the times and has reached the condition of life above mentioned. He was born in Harrison Township, Pickaway County, on the 31st of October, 1822, of the union of Benjamin and Nancy (Reid) Duvall, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Ireland. The latter was but eight years of age when she emigrated to America with her parents, early in the present century. The father of our subject made the journey from Pennsylvania to Ohio on foot, and settled in Pickaway County, where he was shortly afterward married to Miss Nancy Reid. After residing in various places, Mr. and Mrs. Duvall made a permanent settlement in Harrison Township and began their pioneer life in a log cabin in the woods. They had the usual experiences and adventures of early settlers, but were not discouraged and soon became the owners of a fine home, all the result of hard work and perseverance. The children born to them were as follows: George, William R. and Benjamin. In 1864, the father of these children died, when eighty-five years of age, and in his death the county lost one of its representative citizens and well-known pioneers. He was public-spirited and, in politics was an old-line Whig, although in later years he affiliated with the Republican party. His brother-inlaw, Robert Reid, served through the War of 1812.

Our subject early became familiar with pioneer life and can remember when deer and wolves were numerous in the county and when one could have wild turkey for dinner almost any da}'. He was always interested in agricultural pursuits, and when he started out for himself that was his chosen occupation. His educational advantages were received in the old-fashioned log schoolhouse, with slab seats, immense fireplace and other rude contrivances, and, although he did not acquire much knowledge, he laid the foundation for future efforts in that direction. He assisted his father in clearing three farms and then began clearing one hundred and sixty acres of his own, accomplishing neaily all this himself.

In March, 1868, our subject was happily married to Miss Nancy Reid, a native of Madison Township, Pickaway County, born September 14, 1825, and the daughter of James and Hannah (Kelly) Reid, natives of Ireland and Pennsylvania, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Reid were among the early settlers of Madison Township. Of the six children born to them, onlv two beside Mrs. Duvall are living: Catherine, now the widow of Edwin I^ong, and Thomas H. Mr. and Mrs. Duvall's union was blessed by the birth of one son, James R.

In 1866, Mr. Dnvall settled on his present farm, which he had developed and transformed into one of the finest tracts in the county. He has accomplished much hard work in his day, probably as much as any man in the township, and can now take things easy and enjoy the fruits of his labor. He and his wife, who has ever been thrifty and economical, are classed among the representative pioneers of this section and are highly esteemed. Duvall station and postottice were named in honor of our subject.

LBERT J. HEINTZELMAN, of London, is a young journalist of much talent, and of more than ordinary energy, enterprise and business tact, who is successfully conducting no less than three popular and well-edited papers - The Nickel Plate, a daily publication; The Weekly Vigilant; and r/^eJe/fe^'so/imji, also a weekly. Our subject is a native of Cincinnati, born in that city January 6, 1867. His father, Jacob Heintzelman, who died in London in 1870, was a native of Wittenberg, C4ermany, and came to tins country when a 3'oung man. He made many trips to the Fatherland before his marriage, and on his return voyages he brought several families of his compatriots to the United States at his own expense, so impressed was he with the many advantages this country offered to an industrious people for the upbuilding of comfortable homes. He himself was an intelligent, active man, of excellent business habits, and public-spirited to a degree. He made his home in Cincinnati until within six weeks of his death, when he came to London for the benefit of his health. He left a wife and three children: Signor, Albert J. and Mary.

Our subject and his brother received their education at St. Mary's Institute, Dayton, and each, when twelve years of age, was sent to a printing office to learn the art of type-setting, and after serving an apprenticeship, they engaged in business for themselves, Signor establishing the present London weekly Vigilant, and Albert becoming editor and proprietor of the London Times, one of the oldest and best Republican papers in Madison County, entering the editorial profession before he attained the age of twenty-one years, his previous weekly earnings being his business capital.

In 1889, this enterprising journalist launched a daily paper, The Nickel Plate, and later purchased the weekly Vigilant from his brother. In 1891, he started still another paper, publishing at AVest Jefferson a weekly entitled the Jeffersunian. In his successful management of these three papers, which are well up to the standard of the best publications of their kind in the State, and in profitably conducting the largest job printing establishment in Madison County, he has shown himself to be a veritable Napoleon in the editorial field, as well as a financier of no mean ability, who has alread}' acquired a valuable property, although so young, and he bids fair to become one of the wealthy men of the county.

OHN W. GREEN, who is a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Range Township, Madison County, occupies a high position in the agricultural community. He is a native of State, having been born July 10, 1848, in Paint Township, Fayette County, on a farm located two miles south of Sedalia. His parents were Lewis and Elizabeth (Alkire) Green, the former of whom departed this life in Fayette County, when our subject was a lad of five years.

John W. Green is the fourth in order of birth of six children, and after the death of the father, with his eldest sister, Margaret, now Mrs. Salomon, was taken into the home of an uncle, W. H. Alkire, with whom he remained until reaching his majority. He was given a good education in the common schools and was reared to farm pursuits. He was married, March 30, 1871, to Miss Jennie Bostwick, of Mt. Sterling, who was born in Fayette County, Ma}' 19, 1850. Mrs. Green is the daughter of Oliver and Melinda (Thomas) Bostwick, and was given a fair education. About six months after his marriage, our subject moved to liis present home, his estate comprising four hundred acres, a portion of which is in the possession of his uncle, AV. H. Alkire, the rest being the old homestead in Fayette County'.

Mrs. (Ireen's father died when she was seventeen 3'ears of age, and her mother departed this life July 1 i, 1885. She has become the mother of two sons: George AYilliam, who was born April 14, 1872, has been given an excellent education, attending two years at Midway High School, and Ross B., who was born August 18, 1875, took a three-yearn' course at that institution. The mother of our subject died October 9, 1881, in Fayette County, this State.

The original of this sketch cast his first Presidential ballot in 1872 for U. S. Grant, and although not a politician, has served as Judge of elections of his township and has been delegate to county conventions. In social matters, he is a Mason, having become identified with that fraternity at Midway in 1874, and has taken the third degree.

^AMES M. BAUGHN. Some of the most thorough and efficient agriculturists of Ohio are those who have devoted themselves quite exclusively to the cultivation of the soil and are rapidly making this State headquarters for the grain-producing region, thus gaining for her a reputation in the marts of the world. The gentleman of whom we write is residing on a good farm in Jasper Township, Fa3ette County, which he has labored industriously to bring to its i)resent productive state.

The subject of this sketch is the son of Lister and Margaret (Hitt) Baughn, natives of Virginia, where the}^ were farmers. They were married in that State and, coming to Ohio at a very early day in its history as a State, located in Union Township, this county, where the father improved a farm and departed this life in 1820; his good wife died some years later, greatly respected ()y all who

James M. Baughn was born in Union Township, July 4, 1814, and was reared to farm pursuits on his father's farm. His advantages for obtaining an education were very limited, for after the death of his father the mother found it necessar}^ to keei) him at home to aid in conducting the farm. He was thus engaged until reaching liis twentj^-fourth year, and March 15, 1840, was married to Elizabeth Bush, the daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Baughn) Bush, natives of the Old Dominion. Her parents accompanied their respective families to Ohio early in the nineteenth century, and met and married in Union Township, \Vliere they continued to make their home until their death, the father departing this life in 1831, and the mother about 1880. Of the nine children born to them, eight are now living, Mrs. Baughn 's birth occurring September 13, 1816.

After his marriage, our subject and his young bride resided for nine years in Union Township, at which date they removed to their present farm, when it was in its original wildness. He has made this tract his home for almost half a century and has in his possession now ninety-two and onehalf acres of valuable land, which he has placed under the best methods of improvement and added to its value by erecting there good and substantial buildings.

Mr. and Mrs. Baughn have been granted a family of eleven children, seven of whom are living. They are William M., who married Catherine Hynes, and lives in Jefferson Township; Elisha H., who took for his wifeLavinia A. Bush, and makes his home in Jasper Township; Berryman married Isabella Rupert, and also lives in this township; Lister married Ella Y. Fen ow, who died in Ma}-, 1889; Susan A. is the wife of Oscar Yeoman and resides in AYayne Township; James N. married Mary A. Sutton and makes this township his home, as does also A. Ezra, who became the husband of Maggie Ellis.

Our subject has been very active in religious matters and with his good wife is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, in which denomina- lion he is Trustee. In politics, he is a stanch Democrat, casting his first vote for Martin Van Buren. Three sons of Mr. Baughn served during the Civil War, William M. and Joseph H. in Company C, Ninetieth Oliio Infantry. Tlie latter was killed in the battle of Nashville, Tenn., after having served his country a period of three 3'ears. William served the entire time of his enlistment, three years, and returned home safely. Elisha II. was a member of the One Hundred and Sixt^^-eight Infantry and aided in capturing the enemy at Cynthiana, Ky. The family of Mr. Baughn are classed among the best citizens of this section and have aided greatly in its development and upbuilding.

^'^ILLIAM ALBERT WELCH. In every ' community there will be found some men who are looked upon as leaders, and whose influence, both strong and broad, carries weight in all enterprises of public importance. Among such leaders we find the popular Mayor of New Holland, whose portrait is shown on the opposite page. By profession he is an attorney, and is also the editor of the New Holland Leader^ one of the influential newspapers of Pickaway County.

On account of the poverty of his parents, our subject was in youth deprived of many of the advantages which are enjoyed by boys whose parents are well-to-do, but by his determination and energy he succeeded in passing a very dithcult examination befoi'e the Commissioners of Law, and is to-day a gentleman of broad knowledge, not only of his chosen profession, but of all matters pertaining to the general welfare.

The paternal grandfather of our subject settled in Pike County, Ohio, in 1810, and there resided until his death. In that county, John W. Welch, the father of our subject, was born, and there he made his home until 1876, when he removed to Pickaway County, where he resided until 1880, when he emigrated to Allen County, Kan. His home was in the Sunflower State until his death, which occurred in Neosho Count3^ in 1885. His wife, Elizabeth, was the daughter of Benjamin Delay, a native of Virginia. Both branches of the family came from the vicinity of Harper's Ferry, in the Shenandoah Valley.

In Pike County, Ohio, where he was born August 16, 1853, our subject passed his boyhood in the usual manner of farmer lads. Until the age of sixteen 3'ears, he attended tlie common schools, but was then compelled to devote his entire attention to agricultural pursuits. His love of knowledge, however, did not cease with his school da^s, but he was ardenth' determined to gain a good education, and it was his custom, when night brought release from the hard manual labor of the day, to study his books until midnight or later, the only light Ijeing that furnished b}' a pine or shellbark-hickory torch.

At the age of twenty, Mr. Welch commenced to teach, and followed that profession most of the time until his admission to the Bar, April 23, 1879. Ever since he was ten years old, the study and practice of lavv had been his ambition, and, with that object in view, he worked steadily forward until he acquired all the attainments for this profession and, although comparatively a young man, he is to-da^^ recognized as one of the leading attorney's in the county- and has an extended practice in his own and adjoining counties. He has alwa^'S been very successful in his practice and is admired and respected not only for his legal abilities, but for his clean and honorable methods in practice.

Recognizing the abilities of Mr. Welch, the citizens of New Holland have four times elected him to the office of Mayor, the highest gift within their power, and he is now serving in that capacity with honor and efflcienc}'. During his term of administration, he has been instrumental in promoting the welfare of the place along various lines and has effecte't man}' desirable municipal reforms. In addition to this position, !ie has been City Solicitor for a number of years. Township Clerk for five 3-ears, and is a member of the Board of Education. He was nominated for Prosecuting Attorney on the Republican ticket, also for State Senator, and in the campaign for the last-named position carried the largest majority from his township of any previous candidate on the Republican ticket, but was defeated on account of the county being strongly' Democratic.

December 25, 1878, Mr. Welch was married to IMiss Elizabeth Thomas, a native of Perry Township,Pickaway County, and a daughter of Samuel P. Thomas, one of the most prominent and highlyesteemed citizens of the county.

Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Welch: Homer (1., born September 4, 1879, and Ethel, September 4,1881. Mr. Welch is a member of New Holland Blue Lodge No. 31)2; Fayette Chapter and Garfield Commander}-; Lodge No. 237, K. of P., and the Sons of Veterans. Like his father before him, he has always been a Republican in politics. His father was one of two Abolitionists in his county and was threatened several times to be hanged, on account of his strong anti-slavery views. The religious belief of Mr. Welch accords with the Methodist Episcopal Church, but in religion, as in everj'thing else, he is broad-minded and liberal in his views. He resides in a very cozy home, surrounded by a charming family, and his domestic happiness is perfect. With a large legal practice, great popularity as an editor and hosts of friends, Mr. Welch is indeed to be envied, and is a splendid example of what a man can achieve when he industriously performs the labors of life.

'^1/ AMES STRALEY, United States Claim and Pension Attorney of Jeffersonville, Faj^ette .^^ , County, was born in this county, December ^^^^J 21, 1829. His parents were Josepli and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Straley, natives of the Old Dominion. They were ma -ied in their native State, and about the year 182. came to Ohio, traveling through the wilderness in wagons. They settled in P'ayette County, aboii four miles southwest of what is now .Tefifersonville, in a sparsely settled region. The father pur based a tract of land which was covered with tim ier and at once set to work to convert it into fert) e fields. On this place he resided until his death. The grandfather of our subject. Christian Stralej^ by name, was born in Germany and came to this country in an early day.

The parents of our subject had fourteen children born to them, eleven of whom are now living. Our subject was reared in his native county and here obtained his education in the public schools, which were of a primitive sort. He remained on the farm until lie became of age, when he was married. In the year 1864, our suliject enlisted in the late war and participated in tlie battle of CynthiinajKy., at which place he was captured and taken prisoner, but after a time was paroled. He served as First Sergeant of Company G, and his brother Samuel B. was Second-Lieutenant of the One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Ohio Infantiy. The camp was organized at Dennison, Ohio, from the 12th to the 19th of May, 1864, and served one hundred days. At the battle of Cynthiana, the regiment lost seven men, had eighteen wounded and two hundred and eighty captured.

On being mustered out of service, he of whom we write returned to his home and resumed the mercantile business at West Lancaster, where he had commenced in business some years previous to the war. This he carried on until January, 1865, when he again came to Washington C. IL, and, having lieen elected to the honorable position of Sheriff of his county in the previous October, took up the duties of his newly-made position. He served four 3'ears in this oflice and at the expiration of that time he purchased a farm near West Lancaster and there remained until 1875. He again removed to Washington C. H. and embarked in the insurance and real-estate business, carrying this on until 1879, when he removed to Jefferson ville, and of this city has since been a resident and is here engaged profitably in the grocery business.

February 21, 1850, is the date on which Mr. Straley was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Hoque, and bj' this union two children came to bless their home: Margaret E., who is the wife of Benjamin Coflfman, and Benjamin F. The good wife and motlier was called from this earth July 20, 1854. JVIr. Straley was again married. Decern- ber 16, 1855, taking as his wife Nanc}- Robinson, by whom he had six children, two of whom are 3'et living: Sarah A., who is the wife of A. B. Booco, and James. Mr. and Mrs. Straley are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Jefferson ville.

In 1859, our subject was first elected Justice of the Peace and served in this capacity twentyfour 3-eais almost consecutively. lie has been Clerk of his township and has held a number of minor offices and has been prominenth' identified with this county all his life. In his political views, i\Ir. Straley affiliates with the Republican party and, socially, belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic, the Masonic fraternitv, Knights Templar, and both the Chapter and Blue Lodge. While serving in the capacity of Sheriff', JNIr. Straley hung the onl}' man that was ever executed in the county.

THOMAS G. COCKERILL. This progressive, VN thrifty and intelligent agriculturist, who y enjo3'S the confidence of the business community of Perry Township, Fajette Count}-, is at present residing on the old homestead. He is the son of William S. Cockerill, who was a native of Loudoun County, Va., and fought in the War of 1812. His mother's maiden name was Anna Ledman ; she also was a native of the Old Dominion.

The parents of our subject came West to Ohio, settling in Marietta about 181(j. Five years later, they removed to Greene Township, Fa3'ette County, where the father rented a tract of land. Mrs. Cockerill d^'ing in 1822, her husband was again married, and located upon the farm which is the property of E. E. Cockerill. He later removed to Greenfield, and died in 1882, at the age of ninety years, one montli and one day, in the home of his son James. He had been married four times. Bv the first union, nine children were born, to which familv our subject belonged, and only two of whom are living. In all, he was the father of eighteen children.

his parents when nine yea s of age. His opportunities for obtaining an education were veiy limited, as at the early age of fifteen years he was obliged to work out in order to help sup[)ort tlie large family. When attaining his nineteenth year, our subject started out in life on his own account, and the following year was married to Sylvitha, daughter of Barnabas and Charlotte (Stites) Cochran, natives of New Jersey. Her father for many years was a sailor. Her parents were married in 1799, and, moving to this State in 1806, located on land in Walnut Creek, this township, where the father opened up a farm, and was among the earliest settlers. He died in 1845, when seventy - three 3'ears of age. His good wife survived him a number of j'ears and i)assed away in 1855, at the advanced age of eighty years. They were the parents of seven children, of whom Mrs. Cockerill is the only survivor. The^' were prominent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and were active workers and liberal contriliutors in the same. IMr. Cochran gave an acre of ground for a cemeteiT, and aided in the erection of the first church in this locality'. It has long since given wa\' to a more attractive and commodious ))uilding, which was named after Mr. Cochran. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, serving under Gen. William Henry Harrison.

Mrs. Cockerill was born Septembei- 24, 1811, on the old home farm, which is within sight of her present residence, and is in her possession. She attended the old log school house, which was conducted on the subscription plan, and the knowledge she gained therein has later been sui)plemented by judicious and choice reading. At the time of his marriage, our subject was receiving the munificent sum of twenty-five cents pei- day, cutting cord-wood and rails. The young couple ran awa}' from home to join their fortunes, Mr. Cockerill walking and his bride riding horseback. He was later enabled to rent a farm, and purchased his present place about 1840, which then bore little resemblance to its now prosperous condition. His farm includes the magnificent sum of five hundred acres of valuable land, which he has placed under the best of impi'ovement. It has been the result of his own efforts, coupled with the good advice and economy of his worthy wife. On first locating on his new tract, Mr. Cockerill erected a log cabin, which was common in that period, but, being of a progressive spirit, he was not content to live in that humble structure long, and erected the first frame dwelling on the pike between Wasliington C. H. and New Martinsburg. In 1882, his present handsome residence was built, which cost $2,400. It is finished and furnished in a neat and tasty manner, tlius indicating the refinement of its inmates, who are greatly respected in this locality.

The original of this sketch devotes his entire time and attention to general farming, and has been more than ordinarily successful in his undertaking, ranking among the wealthy and influential agriculturists of this section. Of the nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Cockerill, one is deceased. William Newton was born July 14, 1832; he married .Sarah Geller, has nine children, and resides in Highland Township. Martha Jane was born October 13, 1834, and makes her home in Washington C. H.; she is the widow of John Wilson, by whom she had eight children; Edward E., the third child, will be spoken of elsewhere in this volume. Jacob S. was born July 20, 1839, and was married to Hannah R. Lj^mes, by whom he had nine children; they make their home in Perry Township, this county. Thomas R., who served for three years in the Civil War, was born Eebruary 18, 1842, and married Eliza Marchant; he died in 1884, leaving a widow and one child; Amelia C, born November 26, 1844, married John S. Eisher, by whom she has one child; they reside in this township. James W. was born August 18. 1847; he married Mary M. White, and they reside on a portion of the old homestead ; they have three children. Samuel S. was born June 12, 1850; he is the father of four children by his marriage with Mary Alice Craig, and resides m Washington C. H. Eldridge W. was born January 28, 1853, married Eliza J. Craig, and resides in the abovenamed city; they have two children. Eour of the sons took part in the late war: Newton, Edward E., Thomas R. and Jacob S.

Mr. and Mrs. Cockerill are members in good standing of the INIethodist Episcopal Church, with which denomination the3' have been connected for sixty-five years. Our subject has always been a great worker in all church afl:'airs, and is one of the leading singers in his congregation. In public matters, he has been Trustee of his township and a Director of the School Board. In politics, he votes the Republican ticket. Eleven years ago, our subject and his estimable wife celebrated their golden wedding, and last September commemorated the sixtieth anniversary of that event. They have forty grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren. They bear the good-will of all who know them, and their friends are as numei'ous as their acquaintances.

OHN T. MANTLE. This gentleman, who ranks among the prominent and wealthy agriculturists of Pickaway County, is one of the oldest residents of Darb}^ Township, having been born January 2, 1841. He has therefore witnessed the growth and development of this section from its primitive condition to prosperous farms and thriving villages. Mr. Mantle is at present residing in this township, where he is respected as a man possessing correct judgment and a love of truth and justice.

Our subject is the son of David Mantle, who was born in Chillicothe, this State, in 1808. His father, the grandfather of him of whom we write, was born in the Keystone State and was of German descent. The last-named gentleman was a tanner and farmer by occupation, and came to this State in the early part of the nineteenth centuiy, probabl,y in 1801 or 1802, as our subject has in his possession deeds purchased in Eebruary, 1803, in the township of Chillicothe, Ross Count}'. David Mantle was born m 1808, and made that place his home until a lad of eight 3'ears, when he came with the family to Darby Township. Here the grandfather purchased a small tract of land, built a log cabin and soon after started a tannery, which was the first in this section of counti*}-, and in this line of business he was very successful. Indians were very numerous in that early da}', but Mr. Mantle being on friendl}^ tenns v ith them, did not find tliem very troublesome. He was a very large man, weighing four hundred and fourteen pounds, and departed this life when a little past middle age.

David Mantle learned tlie trade of a tanner from his father, with which occupation he added that of a farmer. His educational advantages were limited to the common schools, where he received a fair education. He purchased the farm which is the property of our subject in 1835, cleared the land and erected the first hewed-log house in this locality. He was industrious and persevering and at his death owned two hundred acres of valuable land. He departed this life at the age of sixty-three years, in 1872.

Mrs. Matilda (Noland) Mantle, the mother of our subject, was born in Maryland, and by her union with Mr. Mantle became the mother of four children, all of whom are living, namely: Duncan, Isaac, John T. and Miranda, Mrs. Fitzgerald. She died in her seventieth year, firm in the faith of the Christian Church, of which denomination her husband was also a member.

John '1'. Mantle was reared to man's estate on the old home farm and attended the log schoolhouse in his district, where he acquired the rudiments of an education. The scliool was conducted on the subscription plan and young Mantle had to walk over a mile to and from the temple of learning. He began life on his own responsibility wlien reaching his majority and operated the home farm in partnership with his father for a number of years, and at the death of the latter purchased the homestead.

July 4, 1877, Miss Susan Rogenrifc, who was born in Hartleton, Union Count\^, Pa., became the wife of our subject. To them have been granted three children: Charles N., Esther and Laura. Mr. Mantle has added to his possessions, and at the present time is the owner of an estate containing three hundred and thirteen acres of land, all in one body. His estate is well improved with substantial buildings and machinery, and in addition to the cereals, our subject raises sheep, cattle and swine, in which industry he reaps a handsome income.

liberal contributor. The political views of our subject led him to identify himself with the Democratic party. He has never been an offlce-seeker, preferring to let those hold positions who have more time to give.

^OHN A LUTZ, Attorney-at-law in Circleville. A volume dedicated to the pioneers ^^ I of Pickaway County would be incomplete ^^^ were no mention made of the Lutz familj^, various members of which labored in behalf of its advancement during the early part of this century, contributing to its growth with a self-sacrifice which entitles them to the gratitude of the present and future generations.

Amid the foot-hills of the Lehigh Mountains, in wliat is now Lehigh Count}^, Pa., Samuel Lutz, father of our subject, was born March 13, 1789. Though it was nearly sixt^' years since his greatgrandfather landed in the New World, German was the language used by his parents, and the customs of the Fatherland were followed as closely as though lliey still lived among the vine-clad hills of the valley of the Neckar. From the settlement near the Lehigh River, the i)arents of Samuel Lutz moved to the Shamokin Valley, Northumberland Count}^, Pa., whence, in 1794, they made a second removal to the Buffalo Valley, in the same county.

September 7, 1802, the Lutz family left their Pennsylvania home, making the long journey to Ohio in a canvas-covered wag(m, and on October 9 reached Lancaster. The father of Samuel Lutz purchased a farm near Adelphi, where Samuel grew to be a man, married Elizabeth Fetherolf, October 15, 1811, and became the head of a family of fourteen children, eight of whom still survive. His earl}' inclinations were m the direction of mathematics and his ambition led him to the study of surveying, which he afterward followed the most of his life. AVhen the \Yar of 1812 interrupted the ordinary course of events, he enlisted in Col. James Renick's mounted militia and was in active service for nineteen da3s, then returned home.

Samuel I^itz served for man3' 3'ears as Justice of the Peace, and for four terms was a member of tlie State Legislature. During the War of the Rebellion, he was a vigorous supporter of the I'nion. lie belonged to a patriotic famil}', his father having served in the Revolutionary War, some of his kindred in the Mexican War, himself in the War of 1812 and several of his grandchildren in the Civil War. He died at his old homestead in Salt Creek Township, September 1, 1890, aged one hundred and one years, five months and eighteen days, leaving to his descendants the memor^^ of many worthy and unselfish deeds, unswerving integrit}' and nobility of character.

Tlie subject of this sketch was born in Salt Creek Township, December 29, 1824, and was reared on the old homestead. He engaged in teaching for a time in earl 3^ manhood, and April 8, 1848, entered Wittenberg College, where he was graduated in the spring of 1853, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Three years later, the degree of Master of Arts was conferred upon him. In November following the close of his college life, he came to Circleville and commenced the stud}' of law under Judge Olds, a prominent attorney of that cit}-. He was admitted to the Lar in December, 1855, and has since been actively' engaged in the practice of law. During the first year he was with C. N. Olds, but upon the removal of the latter gentleman to Columbus, he continued alone. In connection with office and regular practice, he combines an extensive real-estate business. In 1868, in connection with another attorney, he laid out an addition, which is known as Lostwick <k Lutz's Addition to the cit}' of Circleville, and afterward platted another addition, the two containing ten acres. He still holds considerable property in the city, including tlie Lutz Block and two residences on the corner of Court and Union Streets, in one of which he makes his home.

In addition to his property- in Circleville, Mr. Lutz owns valuable land in other places, including a farm of one hundi-ed and sixty-seven acres in Monroe Township, Pickawa}' Count}'. At one time, he owned twelve hundred acres in Missouri, six hundred acres in Iowa, and one hundred and sixty acres in Wisconsin. In 185;i, he located twenty-two hundred acres of land warrants m four counties of Kansas, Osage, L^'on, Wabaunsee and Anderson, but has sold the land from time to time. He was appointed by ex-Oov. Todd Trustee of the Asylum for Imbeciles, and held the position for about sixteen 3'ears, when he resigned.

At Springfield, Ohio, June 14, 1855, Mr. Lutz married Miss Mary H. Humphreys. Mrs. Lutz is the daughter of James, and the granddaughter of John IIumplire3s, the latter a native of Ireland, who emigrated to America when a b03', and in the spring of 1799 became a pioneer farmer of Springfield. Mrs. Lutz was educated in a female seminary at Springfield and engaged in teaching several terms prior to her marriage. Six children completed the home circle, four of whom grew to manhood and womanhood.

John E., the eldest, was a seaman on a revenue cutter, later a cadet for two 3'ears, after which he was commissioned Third Lieutenant. He served one year on the Atlantic Coast, three 3'ears on the Pacific Coast and Alaska, four 3'ears on Puget Sound, and then resigned from the navy and located at Port Crescent, Wash., where he now resides. Harry E., a graduate of Wittenberg College with the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts, sailed for Europe immediatel}' after graduating in 1879, and s[)ent two years on the continent. Eor six months he remained at Stuttgart, where he studied German. He then traveled as far south as Naples and north to St. Petersburg, attended the dedication of the famous cathedral at Cologne, and afterward studied French at Geneva. The following year he went to Alexandria, Egypt, visited the P3'ramids, then traveled to the II0I3' Land, and visited the famous cities of Constantinople, Athens and Marseilles, as well as the principal points of interest in P2ngland, Scotland and Ireland, returning home in 1881. The result of his trip to foreign lands was the publication of the interesting book, "Student's Mews Abroad." After his return, he studied law with his father, was admitted to the Bar, and engaged in practice until March, 1884, when he was appointed Postmaster at Circleville. He resigned upon the election of President Cleveland, but was afterward re-appointed, and was editor of the

Union Herald for four years, while he was Postmaster. He is now a resident of Port Crescent, where he is a real-estate dealer, attorney-at-law and merchant. Samuel J., a graduate of the High School at Circleville, is engaged in the mercantile business at Port Crescent; Katharine, the only daughter, Avas graduated from the High School of Circleville with first honors, in June, 1891. and is an accomplished and popular young lady.

In his religious connections, Mr. Lutz is a member of the Presbyterian Church. For many years he was President of the County Sunday-school Association and also President of the Pickaway' County Bible Association. He was a delegate to the International Sunday-school Convention at Indianapolis, when the present system of international lessons was adopted. In his political sympathies, he was first a Whig and later a Republican, and has served his fellow-citizens in various official capacities, where his ability and tact were used for the prosperit}' of the communit}'.

GEORGE H. DARST is one of the most energetic, enterprising and successful farmers and stockmen in the Scioto River ^'alley, and is contributing his quota to the prosperity of Pickawa}' County, liis well-tilled, well-stocked farm in Jackson Township being one of the bestmanaged in this section of the State. He is a native of tliis place, born August 12, 1850. His father, George Darst, was born near Frederickstown Md., in 1792. The Darsts originated in Holland, and, coming to this country in Colonial times, settled in Maryland. The grandfatlier of our subject was a farmer and distiller, and was very wealthy, owning considerable property in Baltimore.

The early life of the father of our subject was passed on the old family homestead in Maryland in acquiring the knowledge of farming and in learning the trade of a distiller. In 1830, he came to Ohio, he tlien being in the prime of a vigorous manhood, and bought land in Somerset. In 1837, he came to Pickaway County and bought two hundred and forty acres of the farm owned by his son of wliom we write. He paid -$8 an acre for it, it being mostly timber. There was a roundlog house built in 1802, heated by a large open fireplace, and tlie floor made of puncheon. It is still standing and is an admirable relic of a pioneer dwelling of those earlv times. Mr. Darst developed about half of liis land, making a good farm of it, and here his honorable career was ended by his death in 1855. He was a Wliig in politics, and took an intelligent interest in all that concerned the welfare of the country. He married Margaret Nolan, who was born in Ross County in 1812, and our subject was their only child. She had been previously married to Irvin Jones and had two sons and a daughter by her first marriage: Irvin, John and Martha. The mother died in 1876. She was an earnest Christian, a member of the New-light Church, and she took and active part in religious matters.

Educated in the district scliools, and brought up to habits of industr}' as a farmer's boy, at the age of twenty years our subject entered upon his independent career as a practical farmer and stockraiser well fitted for his work. He possesses much natural ability, is ambitious, and lias been successful in every sense. The old homestead became his; he completed its development, added one hundred and ten acres to it liy further pui-- chase, and now has a fine farm of three hundred and fifty acres, three hundred and thirt_y of which are under a high state of cultivation. The improvements are modern in style, and comprise a commodious frame house erected in 1874, a large frame barn, put up in 1883, and other needed buildings. Tiie land all lies in the Scioto River Bottoms, the soil is very rich and wonderfully productive, eighty bushels of corn and twenty-five to forty bushels of wheat being the average raised to the acre in the season of 1891. Our subject also deals largely in stock, feeding sixty head of fat cattle every 3'ear, one hundred hogs, and raising some draft horses.

In politics, Mr. Darst is a stanch advocate of the Democratic part}^ He is liberal-minded and public-spirited, and takes great pride in his native county, doing all in his power to advance its inter-

.ests. Our subject was but nineteen years of age when he took unto himself a wife, December 5, 1869, in the person of Miss Margaret, daughter of William B. Caldwell. Mrs. Darst is also a native of Jackson Township, and was born .July 12, 1852. She is a fine woman, who has been of great assistance to her husband in the upbuilding of their home, and in her the Presbyterian Church finds a faithful member. Her marriage with our subject has brought them six children, three sons and three daughters, as follows: Mary, William; Jeanette, who married Harry Shockley, of Columbus; Harry; Josie, who is teaching school in tlie home district, and Chetwind.

AMUEL PARKER. Throughout Pickaway County there is no gentleman more highly esteemed or better known than this nativeborn citizen of Salt Creek Township, who is operating a splendid farm of two hundred and nine acres. Combining the advantages of a fertile soil and convenient location, the value of the estate is equaled by few farms in the county, and the buildings with which it has l^een embellished are first-class in ever}^ respect.

An lionored inmate of the pleasant home of Mr. Parker is his venerable fatlier, Labin, who was born in Pickaway Township, this county, October 10, 1812. In spite of his advanced age, he is in robust health, and for sixty-five years has not been ill enough to be confined to his room. Possessing a mental constitution no less vigorous than his physical development, he is universally esteemed for his noble qualities and upright character. His father, Allen, who was prolmblj' born in Maryland in 1759, died in Pickaway Townsliip in 1828, having emigrated hither with his family at a very early day.

When quite young, Labin Parker moved to Salt Creek Township, where he attended school held in a primitive log building whose furniture consisted of a few slat seats and a rude desk. The surrounding country was a wilderness, where deer.

bear, wolves and wild turkeys roamed at will, unmolested save b}^ an occasional hunter. After commencing to operate as a farmer, Mr. Parker was married, in 1828, to Miss Susan Bunn and the young couple settled down to housekeeping in a small log house. Mrs. Parker, who was born in Ross County, Ohio, died in 1852, leaving three sons: Samuel, of tlus sketch; Thomas C, who enlisted during the Civil AVar and fell at Yicksburg, May 22, 1863; and George W., who spent three years as a soldier in the late war, and died in Illinois soon after his return from the service.

In 1854, Mr. Parker was again married, his wife being Mrs. Caroline (Hall) Black, who died February 3, 1883. In his ))ractical belief. Mi'. Parker was an old-line AVhig first and afterward a Republican, joining the latter party in 1856. A devoted Christian, he was for fift}- years identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church and was licensed as an exhorter, but did not devote much time to tlie ministry. He served as Class-leader and held other offices of trust connected witli the upbuilding of the church.

Born in Salt Creek Township, October 8, 1839, Samuel Parker received his education in the schools of that period and passed his youth in his father's house. In 1861, he was married to Miss Rebecca Karshner, who died in 1879. He was again married, in 1881, his bride being Miss Hattie Newhouse, a native of Salt Creek Township. Her parents, Isaac and Catherine (Bear) Newhouse, were born in Ohio, where the father followed farming pursuits. The mother died August 29, 1865, but the father survived until April 24, 1885.

During the late war, Mr. Parker proved his devotion to the l^nion by enlisting in its service as a member of Company K, One Hundred and Fiftyfifth Ohio Infantry, his enlistment being in the spring of 1864, for one hundred davs. He was sent to Martinsburgh, and through different parts of Virginia, serving as guard but not participating in any engagements. At the expiration of his term of service, he returned home and continued to engage in farming and stock-raising.

In his political belief, Mr. Parker is a firm adherent of the principles of the Prohibition part3', although he formerly affiliated with the Republi- cans. He served as Township Trustee tliree years, and has occupied other ofticial positions. In religion, he and his wife are members of the Cumberland Presbj'terian Church, of which he is Trustee. He conducts farming operations on an extensive scale on the estate of two hundred and nine acres, of which one hundred and seventeen belong to his father. Through the exercise of industry and good judgment, Mr. Parker has attained to prosperity.

EVI ROWE, an old and honored resident ^ of Washington C. H.,is a member of a fam- /i'-^\\ ily that has been prominently connected with the rise and growth of Fayette County since the earl}' years of its settlement. He is a son of a former well-known citizen of this section, Jesse Rowe, Jr., who was called "Sugar Creek Rowe," the title "Junior" being dropped when another of the name was born.

The father of our subject was a son of Jesse Rowe, Sr., who came to tiiis State in 1809, from Albemarle County, Ya., and settled on Little Creek, Ross Count}', thus becoming one of its early pioneers. Four years later, he came to Fayette County, and located five hundred acres of land here. He was an exceedingly pious man, a strong Methodist - one of the first exhorters of that denomination in this region - and together with his wife was one of the founders of the first Methodist Church in the county, of which they, Lucy Preddy and Rev. John King and wife were the fiist members. The grandfather of our subject was married to Jane P. Ferris, in Albemarle County, Ya., and had a family of nine children, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, viz.: Elizabeth, John, Mary, Jesse, Susan, Jane, William, Sarah, and James, who was a prominent Methodist minister in Alabama.

Jesse Rowe, Jr. (or Sugar Creek Jesse) was born in Albemarle County, Ya., in 1783, and died in the eighty-fourth year of his age. What education he had he acquired himself, as his school privileges in his native State were very meagre. He came to Ohio with his father in 1809, and helped him tolocntein Ross County. In 1811, he returned to Yirginia to claim his promised bride, Martha Sharp, of Louisa County, that State, a very handsome young lady, who had won his affections before he left for the West.

After his marriage, Mr. Rowe brought his young wife to Fayette County, and located on the land that his father had bought on Little Wabash Creek, in Greene Township. He remained there until 1824, when he proceeded further North and settled on another tract of land in this county, which comprised fifty acres in a wild condition. He worked hard at clearing it the ensuing two years, and then removed to Sugar Creek and took possession of two hundred acres of land along that stream, which he develoi)ed into a fine farm, and made it his home until death claimed him at a ripe age, October 25, 1867. He was a very successful farmer, and accumulated a valuable property, including a large quantity of land, and although he broke his leg early in life and could never plow, he was a great horseback rider. He was a leader in religious matters in his community, being an ardent Methodist, and his house was a stopping place for the old circuit-riders of his day. He was an old Jeffersonian Democrat, and took an active part in the affairs of his party. He was the father of four children: Elizabeth Ann; Mary C, who died in 1861, aged forty-five years; Levi, and Sandford, who died at the age of six years. The father and grandfather of our subject both had a ready wit, and always an answer for any one, and our subject tells this story in regard to his grandfather as illustrative of this trait: A family by the name of Newland, who had not a good reputation, lived in the neighborhood. One day Nicholas Newland went to Mr. Rowe to get him to give a bond for 1500 for him, saying to him: "Mr. Rowe, I am the very best of the Newlands." Mr. Rowe replied: "Bad is the best, Nicholas, bad is the best."

Levi Rowe, the subject of this biographical record, was born August 30, 1818, in the house that his father had built on Little Wabash Creek. He was given fair educational advantages, obtaining his first knowledge of books in the local district schools, then went to the schools of Washing- ton C. II., and completing- hi^ education at South Salem, and by a subsequent course in a select school. In 1841, he entered the profession of a teacher, for which he was admirably qualified, both b}' learning and bj^ a natural tact or skill in imparting knowledge. He carried the highest grade certificate in the count}", and taught all the branches required in the public or high schools. He was engaged at his vocation some fifteen years during the winter terms, and he also did quite a business as a practical surveyor.

When he was twenty-nine 3'ears old, our subject's father gave him a farm of one hundred acres, which he improved himself. September 30, 1849, he moved onto the place, and staid there a short time. In the fall of 1850, he took up his residence on a farm of one hundred acres adjoining his other farm, which he had purchased, and he remained on this last farm until 1874. In that year he came to AVashington C. H. to live, having built there a handsome and commodious residence, one of the finest in the city, on the corner of Washington Avenue and Elm Street, No. 505, and here he is very pleasantly spending his declining years. He is a man of independent views, of much true cidture, and is well informed. In politics, he was formerly a Democrat, but for the past few years he has voted without regard to party.

During the late war, Mr. Rowe enlisted in the army, but served onlv a short time, when he was discharged on account of deficiency in sight caused from taking cold by exposure while in camp near Cincinnati, Ohio. He has in his possession an honorable discharge. His habits are temperate, and he has never tasted tobacco, nor has he ever seen the inside of a saloon. For many years he was a conspicuous figure in public life, holding various important local offices. He was Assessor of Concord Township from 1845 until 1856, and then was elected Township Clerk, which position he held with entire satisfaction to all concerned, until he was obliged to give it up in 1867, on account of losing his sight from a cataract on one of his eyes. He is faithful to the religion so dear to his father and grandfather, is a conscientious and upright member of the Methodist P^piscopal Church, and gives liberally to its support.

Mr. Rowe was married September 9, 1849, to Eliza Ann David, in whom he has found a true companion and devoted wife. She is a daughter of AVilliam and Elizabeth David, who were pioneers of Ross County, Her venerable mother is living at the age of over ninet}' years. Her father was a carpenter, and contributed his share toward the advancement of Ross County. Mr. and Mrs. Rowe have three children of their own and an adopted chihl, as follows: Oliver W. and Martha Elizabeth, who reside in Washington C. H.; Wesley- H., who is manager and editor of the daily He^-ald, in Huntingdon, W, Va.; and Rosa Arbella, the child of their adoption, who is married and lives in Los Angeles, Cal.

Since the preceding biographical sketch of the life of Levi Rowe was written, he has passed into that bourne whence no traveler returns, leaving a sorrowing wife and children to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. He passed quietly away about 8 A. M., Tuesday, the 26th of July, 1892, aged seventh-three years, ten months and twent3'-six days. His death was unexpected, as he had been seen riding about the city two days before. An attack of cholera morbus, together with paralysis and the extreme heat, overpowered nature, and death came quickly. He was a large, portly, tine-looking man, very active, and appeared much 30unger than his 3'ears would indicate. He had a vein of good-humor and wit, and was full of life at all times, and on all occasions. His sufferings were great during Sunday and Monday, but he was never heard to murmur or complain, but was frequently noticed earnestly engaged in prayer, and maintained his cheerful disposition until he became unconscious. He has fought life's battle, and his familiar voice is now hushed forever. The funeral services took place at 4 o'clock, Thursday, July 28, 1892, from the residence, and were conducted by the Rev. Franklin McElfresh, pastor in charge of the Methodist Church, the church so dear to the departed. The Rev. Mr. McElfresh was assisted by the Rev. E. H. Dixon, an old family friend, of Washington C. IL, and the Rev, D. C. Thomas, a former pastor here, now of Delaware, Ohio; also Charles Vanpelt, of Leesburgh, Ohio, who has been a life-long friend of Mr. Rowe and family. The remains were then followed to their last resting place by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends, there to sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, in the "windowless palace of rest."

*' IRAM COOK. In reviewing the leading |] business houses of Circleville, prominent mention is due the large establishment under the personal supervision and ownership of Mr. Cook. The book and stationery store with which his name has been identified for many 3'ears consists of a building 22x7.') feet in dimensions, and supplied with a complete stock of wall paper, glass, stationer}-, the latest news and periodicals, etc. In the basement, frame mouldings are manufactured, and considerable attention is also given to decorating. He furnishes the public library with periodicals, and is widely known as one of the most enterprising business men of Circleville.

March 7, 1835, Mr. Cook was born in Scliuylkill County, Pa., and many happy hours during his Ijoyhood days were passed on the banks of the beautiful river near his home, in whose clear waters he was accustomed to bathe and swim. He is the grandson of a German who emigrated from the Fatherland to Pennsylvania, where his father, George, was born. The latter engaged as a farmer, both in his native State and in Ross County, Ohio, whither he moved in 1846. He farmed ujion rented land for a short time, and afterward moved to the village of Adelphi, where he died in 1863, at the age of sixty-three years. He was an oldline Whig, politically, and in his religious views was identified with the Evangelical Church. His wife, who was known in maidenhood as Elizabeth Himrod, was born in the Keystone State, and died in Ross County in 1881.

The family circle was completed by the birth of six children, who lived to mature years, and five are now living, our subject being third in the order of birth. A brother, Amos, who now resides in Circleville, enlisted in 1864 as a member of the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Ohio Infantry, and served for four months. Hiram Cook resided in Pennsylvania until he was eleven years old, and in 1846, moved to Ohio by canal, and on arriving at the Allegheny Mountains, the canal boats were put on trucks and drawn over the mountains by means of endless chains and stationary engines; thence by canal to Chillicothe, and from that village to his father's farm, where he assisted in tilling the soil. He remained at home until he was twenty-one, although for two years previous to that time he was engaged by David D. Faust, who was a cattle drover, in driving cattle over the mountains to New York. Each trip would require two months, and some of his experiences were of a most peculiar and thrilling nature.

At the age of twenty-one our subject formed a partnership with his brother in the carpenter's ti-ade, and coming to Circleville in 18;")9, engaged in contracting and building. At the first tap of the drum, ]ie enlisted in the Thirteenth Regiment, and organized a band, which was ordered to Camp Dennison, and was present at man}' important engagements, including Bridgeport and Chapel Hill. At the latter place the band was mustered out under order of the AVar Department to disband all regimental bands. About that time, Mr. Cook became very ill, and whenhe recovered, at the expiration of ten months, he enlisted as bugler in the Union Light Guard, Seventh Ohio Independent Cavahy, the date of his enlistment being December, 1863, and acted as escort to President Lincoln. Mr. Cook became personallj' acquainted with that famous man, and also enjoj'ed the friendship of many prominent citizens of Washington. When the President was assassinated, Mr. Cook with his bugle called the company to Ford's Theatre, which they reached within seven minutes after the call. The body guard escorted the remains to the White House, and were in the procession which followed them to the grave. Afterward, they continued to act as the body guard of President Johnson until they were mustered out in September, 186;").

At the close of the war Mr. Cook returned to Circleville, and for a few yeais followed the trade of a carpenter. In 1870, he moved to Columbus, where he embarked in the business as a sash, door and blind manufacturer, in partnership with P^red Wedon and John Shannon. In 1873, he returned to Circleville, where he bought out the newsstand of George R. Miller, in the post-ofTice. His trade increased to such an extent that he Avas compelled to remove to an adjoining store, which was more commodious, and there he transacted an extensive and lucrative business. He located at his present place in 1886, and has since been constantly enlarging his stock and increasing his trade. For a time he Avas in partnership with H. E. Miller, under the firm name of II. Cook c^^ Company, but since the fall of 1889 has been alone.

refinement, to whom he was married in 1870, at Circleville. She was Belle, daughter of Henrj- Long, formerly proprietor of the Union House, but now retired. She was first married to Capt. David Mitchell, a member of the Forty-fifth Ohio Infantry, who died soon after the close of the War. One child has blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Cook: Howard M. Mr. Cook is a prominent member of the Soldiers' Monumental Association of Circleville, the organization which built Memorial Hall. He is a charter member of Groce Post No. 156, G. A. R., and, as might be expected, is a true-blue Republican. Mrs. Cook is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is highly esteemed in the social circles of the citv.

, OBERT A. ROBINSON, Cashier of the People's and Drovers' Bank, in AVashington C. II., has been connected with this prominent financial institution since 1878, the year of its organization, prior to which time he had for ten years served efficiently as Cashier of the old First National Bank. In this city, where he was born and reared, and where his life has been thus far passed, he has always enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his fellow-citizens, and has become well and favorably known as a man of the most unflinching integrity and probity of character, while he is also devoted to the welfare of the community.

The childhood home of our subject was on the southeast corner of Court and Main Streets, in Washington C. H., where he was born May 28, 1829. His father, Robert Robinson, was one of the pioneers of Southern Ohio and was in Fayette County at the time of the first sale of lots here, in 1809. When a young man, he had removed from his native place, Washington County, Pa., to Ross County, Ohio, and while a resident of that county participated in the War of 1812. Soon after its close, he removed to Washington C. H. and became one of the first members of the Bar in the village, of which he was a prominent citizen until his death, December 11, 1852. He was influential in getting the first railroad in the |)laee, being one of its incori)orator8, and taking an active part in raising the funds to build the old Muskingum A^alley Railroad.

Mr. Robinson, Sr., was three times married, his first wife being Rebecca Robinson; his second wife was Mary Miller, from Lancaster, Ohio. After her de^ith, he was iinited in marriage with Lucy Ann Dawson, who was born in Front Ro^'al, Xa., in June, 1828. They became the parents of seven children, of whom four still live, namely: our subject; Anna E., wife of Judge J. J. Harper, now of Washington C. H.; JMaria A., who married Judge George Gardner, of Hillsborough, Ohio; and James P., who has been Count}' Auditor for twenty years. The wife and mother survived her husband many years, passing away May 25, 1883.

Although he received a practical education in the subscription schools common in an early day, our subject has gained his education principally by experience and contact with people. He attended school three months each year until he was sixteen, after which he was engaged for a time in a woolen factory. Later, he became a clerk in a dry-goods establishment, where he remained until his marriage, March 19, 1850, to Miss Susan Holt. His next occupation was that of a drover and cattle dealer, and while thus engaged, it was his custom to drive cattle through to Philadelphia and New York. His longest drive was from Muscatine, Iowa, to Philadelphia, Pa., and consumed one hundred and ten days.

In 1860, Mr, Robinson became interested in the first bank ever organized in Washington C. H., and served as book-keeper and teller until January, 1867, when he was elected Cashier of the First National Bank. He has been with that bank and its successors, the People's and Drovers' Bank, ever since the date of organization. January 1, 1892, he rounded out a quarter-century as Cashier, and has been in the banking business nearly half a century. He is also a stockholder and Director in the People's and Drovers' Bank.

Mr. Robinson was one of the original organizers and Directors of the People's Building and Loan Association, a prosperous institution, with an incorporated capital of 11,000,000, and paying the last time four and one-half per cent, semi-annual dividend. He has always I)een liberal in helping any organization or railroad that would lie a benefit to the city. His real-estate interests are large and are principally centered in Washington C. H. Socially, he is an honored member of Fayette Lodge, Garfield Commandery, F. and A. M.

Mrs. Robinson is the daughter of William and P'Jizabeth Holt, old residents of Washington C. H., where she was born, her father being a member of the first City Council of Washington C. H, in 1851. They have one child, Frank H., who is one of the finest accountants in the count}- and is associated with his father in the bank. It has been said that every man has his hobby, and certainly if there is anything in which Mr. Robinson is more deeply interested and has done more to advance than any other citizen of Washington C. II., it is music. .Since he was fifteen 3ears old, he has had charge of the music of the city, and whatever musical talent has been developed here is due in a large measure to his efforts. Twice a week it is his custom to leave his business and visit the public schools in order to instruct and interest the children along the line of that art. He has also aided in the Sunday-school work, and in the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a member and Trustee. He is leader of the Music Club, which comprises the choir.

\|( AMES S. PANCAKE, a substantial and enterprising farmer and stock-raiser, residing in Range Township, Madison County, is a / native of the locality Avhich is still his home. He was born October 14, 1832. His father was born in Virginia, in 1789, came to Ohio in 1806, and served in the War of 1812, under Gen. Harrison. He was a pioneer farmer of Madison County, and here married Miss Jane Wilson, a native of Pennsylvania, who came to the county in 1812. They were both members of the Methodist Church, and Mr. Pancake assisted in building the first Midway church and aided in organizing the first class at a log schoolhouse, a mile south of Midway, of which he was the first Class-leader.

He also faithfully served as Trustee. Mr. Pancake was a self-made man, but b}' his own efforts w<m a competence. He came to this county at a day when the Indians were still plentiful and when deer were seen in large herds, and was numbered among its lionored pioneers. In politics, he was a stanch Democrat and w^as a man firm in his convictions of right and wrong. He was three times married. Four children of tiie first union grew to mature years and had families, and two are still living. By the third marriage, there were three children, but the eldest, Toland, died leaving one son, who bears his father's name and is now residing in the West. Our subject's sister, Mrs. Jane Johnson, resides in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio, and has six children.

J. 8. Pancake remained on iiis father's farm until nineteen years of age, when he began clerking in Midway. After two years, he formed a partnership with J. Q. Wiushall, of London, and Samuel Withrow, and began business for himself. The connection continued for two years, after which Mr. Pancake established a store of his own and was alone in business for about two 3^ears. About this time, he was married to Miss Elaenor W. Foster, their union being celebrated January 23, 1856. The lady was born near Danville, Ohio, January 23, 1837, and was married on her eighteenth birthday. Her parents were James and INIargaret (Boyer) Foster. Her father owned about two thousand acres of land, and did not want our subject to follow merchandising, offering to give him a farm if he would abandon that occupation, wliich Mr. Pancake did. He resided upon his farm for twenty-eight years and it is still his [)ropertv. He has increased his landed possessions considerably since that time and now owns seven hundred and fortj'-one acres of valuable land.

Unlike most of his famil} , Mr. Pancake is a Republican, iiaving supported that party since he cast his first vote for John C. Fremont in 1856. He has served as President of the Board of Education for a number of years but has never been an officeseeker, preferring to devote his entire time to his business interests and the enjoyment of his home. At the age of twentj^-one, he became a member of the Methodist Church, to which all of his faniilj' belonged. He has been Class-leader and Steward for twenty-eight years and Recording Steward for twenty-seven 3ears, He was Sunday-school Superintendent for more tliaii twenty years, and his labors in relation to the church have been productive of much good.

Unto Mr. and ]\Irs. Pancake were born tiiree sons and two daughters: Jesse, who was born on a farm in Range Township, June 15, 1860, attended school in London, and pursued a course in bookkeeping and banking in the Commercial College of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., from which he was graduated. He was then book-keei)er in the Central Bank of London for several years, after wliich he went to Kansas, and invested his capital in town propertv at Greensburgii. After three months spent at that ])lace, he became book-keeper and cashier for Sells Brothers, of Columbus, manufacturers and wholesale dealers in harness. Jennie, born in Range Township, May 2, 1864, is the wife of Dr. Edward Meade, of Midway, by whom she has one child. Ida Grace, born October 11, 1868, is the wife of Everett Beale, who resides near Mt. Sterling, and has one child. Earl Foster was born December 14, 1876, and Harford H. was born October 20, 1879.

Mr. Pancake has been very successful in his business dealings. By industry, enterprise and good management, he has acquired a handsome l)roperty and become well-to-do. In 1883, he erected an elegant residence upon his farm. His home is one of the best places in the communit3% the land has been tiled, the fields are under a high state of cultivation and fine buildings have been erected.

ONAH MARCHANT. So many men in these days of large chances have made more than handsome competencies, after having ^^ started out in life with nothing, that such cases have ceased to be remarkable. The qualifications necessary, however, to bring about such success can never cease to be w'orthy of our admiration. He whose name we place at the open- ing of this sketch is one of the army of pushing, aggressive men who are never satisfied unless they can attain tlie liighest i)osition that can he aimed for.

Our subject is a son of William IMarchant, deceased, who was born June 13, 1800, in Berkeley County, Va. I lis mother, vvlio bore the maiden name of Elizabeth Smith, was born in Berkeley Va., September 16, 1805. She was the daughter of Isaac Smith, an early settler in Ohio, who passed through all the hardships which fell to the lot of the early settlers. IMrs. Marchant remembers having heard him tell of a single-handed conflict which he had with an Indian wiio had tome to steal from him, the country at that time being infested with Indians.

AVilliam IMarchant was bound out when a lad to a man by the name of Bell, a resident of Greenfield, this State, to learn the trade of a blacksmith. After serving an apprenticeship of four years, he removed to Good Hope, where he carried on a shop on his own account. He was married, May 18, 1822, by Robert Waddle to the mother of our subject. The young couple then located on the old home farm in Periy Township, Fayette County, where, in addition to cultivating the soil, he prosecuted his trade. The father died in 1866; the mother still survives and makes her home on the old farm. Tlie^' were the parents of ten children, seven of whom are living. In religious matters, they were identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which Mr. IMarchant was an official. He was veiy strict in his conduct throughout life, and in politics was a Whig in early life but later joined the ranks of the Republican party.

Tlie original of this sketch was the fifth child of the parental family, his birth occurring on the old homestead July 27, 1831. He was educated in the little log schoolhouse of that day, which was furnished with slab seats, puncheon floor, etc. He remained at home until reaching his majorit3' and when establishing a hearthstone of his own was married, December 28, 1854, to Maria A., daughter of Thomas G. Johnson. Mrs. Marchant Avas born November 11, 1838, in Fayette County, and passed from this life September 10, 1872, after haviny become the mother of eight children, all of whom, with one exception, are living. Thomas W. was l)orn Octolter 3, 1855; he married Victoria Dahl and makes his home in Washington C. H. They are the parents of one son. George W. was born September 12, 1857, and married Dora Klein by whom he became the father of two children; they are residing at the present time in South Dakota. Ileniy Curtis was born Januaiy 8, 1860, and resides in Kansas Cit}', ]Mo. Palmer C. was born August 20, 1862, married Ida Kleine, is the father of one child and lives in Marion, Iowa. INIarcus Sager was born February 18, 1865, and resides in Dayton, this State; he married IMiss Minnie Patten by whom he has one child. Ora Etta is the wife of Elmer Patton and is the father of two children; he was born Ma\' 1, 1867, and resides at Washington C. II. Maude ]Marie, who Avas born October 23, 1869, is at home.

Jonah IMarchant was again married, March 2It, 1876, this time to Martha A., daughter of Nathaniel P. and Maria (Heller) Sanders, the father born June 12, 1810, in Highland Count3% this State, and the mother IMarcli 27, 1806, in Virginia. The father of Mrs. Marchant was the son of Thomas Sanders, a strict Quaker. He was a well-educated gentleman and a practical surveyer. He also followed farming to some extent. Mr. Nathaniel Sanders died April 30, 1888, having been preceded to the better land by his good wife, who died August 27, 1876. Tlie}'^ were the parents of ten children, nine of whom are living. Mr. Sanders by a previous marriage had become the parent of two children, both of Avhom are living.

Mrs. Marchant was born June 3, 1838, in Highland Count}', this State, where she received a good education in the common schools. Mr. Maichant has lived on his present farm since 1855, and he has placed it under excellent improvement. It comprises two hundred and twelve and a-half acres, one hundred and Mty of which are under the plow. The eldest son of our subject, T. W., is following the profession of law, practicing at Washington C. H. Vj. C. Marchant, another son of our subject, has been County Surveyor of Hutchison County, Dak.

wife is identified with the Friends. He has been School Director in his district, and in his political affiliations is a Republican. He has been incumbent of the otlice of Trustee of Greene Township for one term, Township Treasurer two tei-ms, and Supervisor. During the Civil War, he was one of the "Squirrel Hunters" who went to Cincinnati under Capt. James Burton. He also participated in the Morgan raid, under Capt. James Dowden.

"^Ip^DWARD M. BOGGESS, iAI. D. Prominent 1^ among the younger physicians and surgeons ;3_Z-i' of Washington C. H. stands the gentleman w^ho is the subject of this sketch, and who has been engaged in i)ractice in this citj- since June 1, 18'J0. Alread}" he has gained an established practice and is one of the rising young practitioners of Ohio, of whose future the most flattering predictions may be confidently made.

Born near Buford, Highland County, Ohio, January 12, 1863, and the son of Andrew M. and Mary (Roberts) Boggess, our subject spent his childhood in a somewhat uneventful manner upon his father's farm. Realizing that the acquirement of a good education was to unlock the door to success, he resolved to take advantage of every oi)portunity afforded him to gain a large fund of knowledge, and therefore, after completing the common-school studies, he entered tlie Hillsboro High School, and from there proceeded to the Lebanon Normal School. To state that he employed his time tirelessly in his studies, is but to sa^^ what actually occurred.

His studies completed, our subject returned to his father's farm, but shortly afterward commenced to read medicine with Dr. J. W. Mathews, of Buford. Later, he entered the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati, from which institution he was graduated in 1887, with a thorough theoretical knowledge of therapeutics. The young physician located first at Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland Count}', where he remained three years, meanwiiile building up a lucrative and extensive practice. He then removed to Washington C. H., in order to secure a broader field for practice as well as a more congenial place for a home. He is desirous of making surgery a specialty, and finds better opportunities in this city than at his former location for gaining a thorough experimental knowledge of the profession. He holds membership in the Highland Count}' Medical Association, as well as in the INIedical Institute of Fayette County. In his social connections, he is a Kniglit of Pj'thias.

Dr. Boggess occupies for his office a nicelyetpiipped suite of rooms on the corner of Fa\'ette and Court Streets. His residence is conveniently located on North F'ayette Street, and is presided over by his accomi)lished wife, formerly ]Miss Ada Peddicord, of Highland County, who was united in marriage Avith him June 30, 1887. They are the parents of one son, IJaldor M. Since locating in Washington C. H., Dr. Boggess has, by his kind treatment of all, won hosts of friends, who one and all wish him a continuance of his prosperity in the future.

^^^ COTT BEATTY, a resident of Perry Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, is a native V citizen of Marion Township, Fayette Count}", having had his birth September 9, 1850' The father bears the name of I. N. Beatty, and is one of the most prosperous farmers and stockraisers in Pickaway Count}-. A sketch of the father will be found elsewhere in this book. The mother was known in her maidenhood by the name of Margaret Hidy, and, with her husband, was a native of Ohio.

Our subject received the advantages of a common-school education, supplemented by a course of two years at the Southwestern Normal at Lebanon, Ohio. At the age of twenty-one years, he commenced in active life for himself, taking u[) farming and stock-raising on the same farm he now occupies and which occupation he still carries on successfully.

Decker, a native of Switzerland. The father came to this country at an early age and engaged in the business of harness-making, whicli vocation he has ever since continued. He married, in 1850, Catherine Tinimons, a native of Ohio, and by this union two children have been born, Mar^', the wife of our subject, being the elder. ,7. B. is now living in Fayette Count}-. One child has come to bless the home and fireside of our subject and his estimable wife, to whom they have given the name of Maggie Alma, who was born July 3, 1876.

Our subject is a stanch Republican in his political views, and, in his religious belief, is a Universalist. He is a member of F. tt A. M. Lodge No. 392, at New Holland, and also belongs to the John A. Logan Lodge, K. of P., and has belonged to the School Board, and been President of the same for years. His fine farm consists of two hundred and forty broad and fertile acres of finely improved land and is located three and onehalf miles from New Holland. On this place he carries on general farming, and is an extensive dealer in stock, having some of the best in the township. He is a man who is well liked by every one who meets him, and is a whole-souled and genial man, who has hosts of friends and acquaintances.

)ff AMES McCOLLISTER. The family of which this gentleman is an honored and able representative was among the earliest settlers of the Buckeye State, coming hither when dense forests occupied the present site of prosperous villages and fertile farms. Since that early day, the various members of the family have contributed to the development of the State, and especially of Pickaway County, clearing the land of its forest growth, tilling the soil in which the}' turned the first furrows, and erecting buildings adapted to farming purposes.

16, 1778, removed from INIaryland to Ohio in pioneer times and settled first in Ross County, whence he removed to Pickaway County and followed farming pursuits. His death occurred A[)ril 21, 1844, while a resident of Jackson Township. His wife, Margaret McCollister, Avas born June 1, 1783, and died July 24, 1852. The father of our subject. Nelson McCollister, whose portrait is shown on the opposite page, was one of a large family and was born in Ross County, November 6, 1809. He grew to manhood upon a farm and engaged as an agriculturist all his life. His farm was in Wayne Township, where he owned and operated a fine estate. During the early days, he was Captain of a Company of State militia, and served as Trustee of the township of Wayne for about ten years. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years prior to his decease, which occurred October 15, 1888. A man of broad information and culture, he stood high in the estimation of his neighbors.

The mother of our subject was Elizabeth, daughter of James Thompson, a native of A'irginia, who came to Ohio very early in the history of this State, married here and reared a family of children. Mrs. Elizabeth McCollister, who was born December 2G, 1817, is still living and makes her home with her son James. Religiously, she is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She is the mother of five children, four daughters and one son, namel}': Margaret, wife of James E. Elliott, of Ottawa, Kan.; Sarah, Mrs. E, L. Hall, who lives near our subject; .Tames, of this sketch; Mary E., wife of Joseph Hall, a resident of Wayne Township; and one that died in infancy.

Since his parents settled on the liomestead in Wayne Township, it has been the residence of our subject. Hither in 1888 he brought his bride, Mary E., daughter of John S. and Elizabeth (Owens) Neff, and a native of Jackson To wm ship. Her mother died when she was only about fourteen years old, and her father is now a farmer in .Tackson Township. Mr. and Mrs. McCollister lived together in happiness until separated by the death of the wife, which occurred January 5, 1892. She was sincerely mourned in the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she was a faithful member; in the circle of warm personal friends, whom she had gathered around her, and especially in her home by the bereaved husband and orphaned boy. Two children had blessed the union: John Nelson, born August 11, 1889, and James Leroy, born July 15, 1891, who died in infancy.

In his political preference, Mr. McCollister has always been a strong temperance advocate and is now a Prohibitionist. His farm consists of eightyeight acres of well-improved land, and he is also the half owner of eleven hundred and sixt}^ acres in White County, Ind. In connection with general farming, he is interested in stock-raising, in which he has met with success.

illOMAS J. HOUSTON. One of the many fine farms in Madison County is located in ^^^' Summerford Township, and comprises two hundred acres of land, the most of which is under excellent cultivation. Our subject has placed on his estate various substantial buildings, supplied it with an adequate amount of machinery, and gradually' developed the land until it may justly be I'anked among the finest homesteads in the township. Mr. Houston has further improved his land by erecting thereon a nice brick residence, which is presided over by his amiable wife.

John M. and Maria E. (Cartmell) Iloustcm were natives respectively of Kentucky and Clarke County', this State, and after their mai-riage resided in the above-named place until 1837, when they came to Summerford Township, and there made their home for forty years. They then removed to London, where the}^ were residing at the time of their death, the father passing away in February, 1879, and the mother December 25, 1890. INIr. Houston was actively engaged in farming until his removal to London, where he was ranked among the best citizens.

Thomas J. Houston was the fourth child in the parental family of ten. He is a native of this township, his birth occurring April 24, 1842. He was reared on his home farm and received limited school advantages in his neighborhood. November 9, 1875, he was married to Miss Kate Locke, daughter of John B. and Lovisa (Morris) Lauck, whose biography the reader will find elsewhere in this volume. Mrs. Houston was the eldest but one in their family of six children and was born in this township, August 2, 1849.

Soon after his marriage, he of whom we write located in London, where he conducted a grocery business for about two years. At the end of that time, selling out, he returned to this township, and for three years operated the old home farm. Again returning to Loudon, he carried on a thriving hardware trade for nearly twelve years, since which time he has made his home on his splendid estate of two hundred acres. Mr. and Mrs. Houston have a family of four children, viz.: Eva, Ora, .John L. and Elden B. Ora departed this life when young.

Mr. Houston has taken quite an active part in political affairs, being a stanch member of the Republican party. He is one of the enterprising and wide-awake farmers of this locality and has been prominently identified with the upbuilding of Madison Count}-, Ohio.

ILDINE SNYDER is an old and honored resident of Pickaway County, who for many years has been i)rosperously engaged in farming in Walnut Township, owning one of its well improved farms, pleasantly located on section 25. He is a native of Northampton County, Pa., born April 7, 1828. His parents were Daniel and Catherine (Solt) Snyder, who were of Pennsylvanian birth and of German extraction. Pearly in the '30s, the^' migrated to Ohio with their children and with his brother's family, making the journey with team and wagon, camping wherever night overtook them, and were several weeks on the way. They first located in Fairfield County, but subsequently came to Pickaway County and were among the early settlers of Walnut Township. A short time thereafter, the father's career as a useful pioneer was terminated