Pickaway Township (part 34 of 49)

In social affairs, Mr. Howard is a member of West Jefferson Lodge No. 412, I. O. O. F. and lieing a peaceable and law-abiding citizen, pursues the even tenor of his wa3' with an intelligent conception of the work that lies l)efore him and the duty he owes to his fellow men. Like his parents, he is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and is regarded by his acquaintances as one of the rising young business men of "West Jefferson.

ILLIAM F. BROWN. The gentleman whose portrait is shown on the opposite page comes of one of the eai-ly pioneer families of Pickaway County, that have been prominently identified with its growth and prosperity for many 3'ears. He has practical 1}' witnessed the greater part of its development from its original wildness, besides taking a hand in it as an industrious and well-to-do farmer of Jackson Townshi]). He was born in Deer Creek Township, March 12, 1831, and is a son of Trustin P. lirown, who was widely known in his da}' as one of the most prominent and successful farmers and stock men of the county. The latter was born in Delaware in 1810 and was a son of Peter Brown, who was also a native of that State.

The grandfather of our subject came to this State in 1816, and settled fii'st in Ross County, near the Pickaway Countj^ line. Some years later, he bought land in Deer Creek Township, this county, comprising one hundred acres, which he developed into a good farm. At that time, the surrounding country was a perfect wilderness, with but very few settlements here and there in the woods, and deer and other game wei'e very plentiful. Chillicothe was the nearest market, and the people had to content themselves with what they could produce for the most part, many of the necessaries of life being then unprocurable luxuries. Peter Brown was past fifty years of age when he died in the home that he had built \i\) b_> hard toil in Deer Creek Township.

The father of our subject was but a boy of five or six years when the family emigrated to Ohio, crossing the mountains and intervening country in a wagon. He was brought up in the woods, and what education he received was obtained in the pioneer schools of early times. He was naturally vcr}' callable, having an excellent head for business, was an untiring worker and became one of the wealthy men of the county. He was a very extensive farmer, OAvning nearly a thousand acres of land, and was a great stockman, raising large numbers of cattle and other stock. He had a good wife to assist him in the accumulation of his property. Her maiden name was Tabitha W. Cannon, and she was a native of Maryland. She died at the age of sixty-five, leaving behind her a worthy record as a true Christian woman of the Methodist faith and an active worker of the church to which she belonged. She was the mother of nine children, namely: Elizabeth, William F., Sarah S., Wesley, Nancy, Tabitha W., Peter W., Maria and Trustin P. The father was a true Democrat in i)olitics. His name will alwaj'S be associated witli the rise and progress of Pickaway Count}^, and his memory cherished as a good citizen.

The subject of this life review was educated in a i)rimitive log schoolhouse, which was heated b}' a large open fireplace, slab benches with pin legs were the seats, a board placed on pins against the wall was used as a writing-desk, and the building was lighted by the removal of a log from the wall. Our subject was early initiated into all kinds of farm work, and at the age of twenty-two began farming for himself, with a good experience of the ins and outs of the calling. He has one hundred and forty acres of fine land in Jackson Township, which is all improved, and is one of the best-managed farms in the vicinit,y. It is well stocked with cattle of good grades, and its well-tilled fields yield abundant harvests of grain and other produce. Its buildings are roomy, well arranged and orderly, and the thrift}^ air of the place betokens the prosperity of the owner. Our subject emploj^s modern methods and modern machinery in carrying on iiis operations, but he can well remember the crude manner in whicli tlie farmers were obliged to till the soil and reap the harvests when he was a boy, wheat being cut with a sickle and later with a cradle, until the invention of the self-binder. The old-fashioned sc3^tlie was used in mowing then, and men onl}- obtained fifty cents a day for swinging it from early morn until set of sun, or handling the clumsy rake of olden times.

It has been the good fortune of our subject to have the active co-operation of a capable wife in bis work, liis marriage with Miss Massie A. Owens, a descendant of one of the early families of Pickaway Count3^, taking place June 8, 1858, They have had eight children, as follows: Trustin; Samuel (deceased); Sarah, Mrs. Carpenter; William F., Eliza, Aaron S., Fred and Edward (twins), the latter deceased.

After marriage, our subject continued to live m his native township for tlu'ee 3'ears, but has resided in Jackson Township since 1861. He has made himself a valuable citizen in the social, religious and public circles of the community, and is looked up to with respect by all who know him. In politics, lie is a decided Democrat. He has been Trustee of Jackson Township eleven years, was Assessor two terms and has been School Director much of tlie time since he took up liis residence here. He and his wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has always been religiousl}^ inclined, even in Iiis bo3iiood, when he had to walk over rough ways three miles to Sundayschool.

JOSEPH NOTHSTINE enjoys the distinction of being not only one of the pioneers of Pickaway County, Ohio, but one of its higlily ' esteemed and honored citizens. He was born in Madison Township, of this county, April 14, 1823, and his parents, John and Gertrude Nothstine, were natives of the Keystone State, and both of German descent.

and remained there until about 1810, when he became possessed of a great desire to settle in Ohio, and with his wife and family made the journej^ to tliat State. They settled in Ihe woods of Madison Township, Pickawa}' County, in a log cabin, and immediatel}^ began making improvements and clearing the farm. They were among the very first settlers, and here their large famil}' of children were born, only our subject now surviving. ]\Ir. and Mrs. Nothstine passed the remainder of tlieir days on this farm, and were universall}- respected.

The early life of our subject was passed among l)ioneer surroundings, and when but a small boy he became inured to hard labor. He has done his share toward devcloiiing the resources of this wonderful State, and in every way lias aided in its advancement and progress. His advantages for receiving an education were limited to the pioneer schools, taught in a log cabin with a huge fireplace, slab seats, and greased paper for window lights. Schoolhouses were not on every hill-top, as they are at the present time, and the young pioneers were obliged to go many miles to get their little learning. Mr. Nothstine is mainly selfeducated, and has an excellent knowledge of the German language.

On the 3d of October, 1843, our subject was married to Miss Caroline Rinesmith, who was born in Pennsylvania, on the 23d of April, 1818, and whose parents, Daniel and Barbara Rinesmith, were natives of the Keystone State. They were also of German descent, and when Mrs. Nothstine was but eight years of age, they left their native State to come to the fertile lands of Ohio. They settled in the woods of INIadison Township, Pickaway County, and she who is the companion of the jo^'S and sorrows of our subject knows by actual experience in youth many of the hardships as well as the adventures of pioneer life. Of the six children born to Mr. and ]\Irs. Rinesmith, only one beside Mrs. Nothstine is now living, Jesse, who is a resident of Illinois.

The six children who were granted to our subject's marriage are all deceased except one daughter, Mary A., who married Abram Strorts and became the mother of ten children, as follows: Joseph, Charles, James, jNIary, Caroline, Annie, Bertie,

John, Samuel and Ella. Eliza (deceased), a daughter of our subject, was the mother of nine children but only five survive: Sarah, Joseph, William, Stella and Annie. Those deceased were Emma, Samuel, Gracie and an infant. Mr. Nolhstine owns two liundred and sixt3'-five acres of good, jn-oductive land, with excellent improvements, and has one of the most attractive agricultural spots in liis section. It is conspicuous for tlie management that, while making it neat and attractive, still shows prudence and econom3\ Mr. Nothstine is one of the representative pioneers of Madison Township, of this county, and has fdled a number of local positions. He is active in all worthy movements and takes a deep interest in educational matters. He and wife are members of the Lutheran church and he has served as Deacon in the same.

Now, after the turmoil and worry of pioneer life, Mr. Nothstine and his estimable wife, who has been his co-worker and loving partner for many years, can sit down and enjoy the fruits of their industry and perseverance. They are well known in Madison Township and are liighly esteemed by all.

/^EORGE A. IRWIN, manufacturer of tlour, III ,_-, feed, etc., is the proprietor of the Exchange ^^^ Mills, at the corner of Mill and Clinton Streets, and is one of the live businessmen of Circleville. He was born in this city on the 14tli of June, 1839, Init his father, John E. Irwin, and his grandfather, Abner Irwin, were natives of Pennsylvania and of Scotch-Irish descent. Tlie grandfather followed the occupation of a farmer in his native State and there passed his entire life. He was an officer in the War of 1812.

John E. Irwin, the father of our subject, was born in Berks County and followed the trade of moulder tliere. He was married in Pennsjdvania to Catherine Tobias, who was l)orn near Hamburgh, Penn., and was a daughter of Benjamin Tobias. Mr. Tobias was of German descent and a blacksmith by trade. He came to Circleville, Ohio, at an earl}' date, followed blacksmithing for a short time, and then went on a farm, but later returned to Circleville, where he died when seventy-five years of age. After his marriage, the father of our subject remained in his native State until al)Out 1836, when he was sent for by a foundryman of this place. The foundry not being completed when he reached this city, Mr. Irwin worked on the old canal for a short time and then became foreman in the foundry, continuing in that capacit}' for thirty j^ears. After this, he embarked in l)usiness for himself for one 3ear, after which he continued in the old Sciota Machine Works until he died in May, 1880. lie was a stockholder for some time and one of the county's honest, industrious citizens. In politics, he was a Democrat until the war and was then a Douglas man. In religion, he was identified with the Methodist Church. His widow now resides in Pekin, Tazewell Count}', 111.

Fourteen children were born to this esteemed couple, but only five are now living. One son, C. Edward, enlisted in the Thirteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry in 1862 and served until the close of the war. He was promoted to be Sergeant, was wounded and captured and was confined in Liljby Prison for nine months. He died in 1887. Our su1)ject was reared in Circleville and su[)})Iemented a commonschool education by attending the Evert's Graded School, where he remained until one 3'ear before graduating. At the age of seventeen or eighteen, he was apprenticed to learn the machinist's trade under Bright, Bears & West in the old Sciota Works. He served an apprenticeship of seven years, became a practical machinist, and continued with them off and on as engineer, etc., until the above-mentioned years had expired, when he branched out for himself. Miss Sue Young, who became his wife in 1860, was born in Circleville and is a daughter of Jacob Young, who was a native of Union Count}', Penn. Mr. Young was an early settler in Pickaway County, Ohio, and followed the occupation of a miller and farmer.

In the fall of 1860, our subject located on a farm in Walnut Township, Pickaway County, and followed farming until May, 1864, when lie volunteered in the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Ohio Infantry, Company A, as private. He was sent with his regiment to Martinsburgh, Va., to guard the trains. Later, he was sent on guard duty to Washington, guarded Grant's army, was through the battle of the Wilderness and continued in service until cessation of liostilities. He was mustered out at Camp Dennison in September, 1864. After the war, he was on tlie farm for a few years, was also engaged as a macliinist for a jear or two and was Cit}^ Engineer for two years. He then liecame proprietor of the mill and has l»een activel}' engaged in the manufacture of flour and feed up to the present. His mill is three stories in height, is a fine brick building, 40x60 feet, lias a capacity of forty barrels and is run by a fortyhorse power.

Mr. Irwin has a i)leasant home at the corner of Union and Washington Streets, and he and wife are classed among the liest citizens. Tliej' are the parents of five sons, four living: Samuel J., a graduate of the High Schools, studied medicine under Dr. Row and graduated at the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati. He is now practicing at Tarlton, this county. Charles A. is in Cincinnati with the Thompson-Houston Electric Supplj^ Company; George G. is a printer in Pekin, 111.; and Howard is at home. Mr. Irwin is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Encampment, being a charter member and Adjutant of Groce Post No. 156, of Circleville, and was a member of the Knights of Pythias. In religious belief, he is a Methodist, and in politics he is a Republican in national affairs. His first Presidential vote was for Abraliam Lincoln. He is a member of the Monumental Association. The eldest son, Edward E., was killed by the accidental discharge of a revolver in 1892.

^ - resident of Plain City was born in Jefferson ^ Township, jNladison Count}^, this State, February 22, 1849, and is a son of Nathaniel Gardner, a native of Franklin County, Ohio, who devoted himself through life to the business of farming and stock-raising. His death occurred in 1859, when our subject was a lad ten yeai's of age.

James Gardner, the grandfather of our subject, was a native of Virginia, who came to Ohio at a very early day and made his home in Franklin Count3\ He located on Darby Creek, and remained thei'e until his death, which occurred at the age of seventy-seven. This ancestor was of p]nglisli descent, but his immediate progenitors had been for some time residents of the Old Dominion.

Mahala Walker was the maiden name of the mother of Dr. Gardner, and she also was a native of Virginia, but came to Ohio with her parents when only four years of age and her family made their home in P"'ranklin County, on Darby Creek, where she still resides at the advanced age of seventy-eight. Her father, James Walker, was a native of the Old Dominion^ and lived to the very venerable age of ninety-four years. Her mother was of German descent.

The parents of our subject were united in marriage on Darby Creek, Franklin Count}^, and made their early married home on the spot wiiere the mother still resides. This continued to be their home throughout their entire union, with the exception of two years, when they lived in Madison County. They became the parents of six children, five sons and one daughter, all of whom grew to years of maturity \ One only of the number has passed from earth's activities. Our subject is the fifth child and fourth son. His early schooling was taken in his native place, and later he attended the Central College of Franklin Count}", and afterwards attended college at Westerville, Ohio, and thence went to the Miami Medical College, from which he graduated in 1873.

The young Doctor established his Qrst medical practice at llarrisburg, Franklin County, Ohio, and upon leaving that place he located in Plain City, which has since been his home, having come here in 1883. He was married in June, 1884, at Harrisburgh, to Miss Mary Chenoweth, a native of Franklin County. One son has blessed this union, to whom has been given the name of William D.

The political views of Dr. Gardner have led him to affiliate with the Republican party, and he has ever taken an active interest in public matters, although he cannot be called a politician. His fellow-citizens have made him a member of the

School Board, feeling that in his intelligence and integrity they can confide the interests of their children. He is connected with Urania Lodge No. 311, A. F. & A. M., and with Pleasant Valley Lodge No. 193, I. O. O. F., of Plain City.

ILTON C. 8PRAGUE, M. D., is widely known throughout Madison County and universally esteemed. He is the son of Dr. James B. and Sarah S. Chamberlain Sprague, both natives of this State, where the father is an old and honored practitioner. Of the parental family of seven children only two lived to mature years, Cecelia F., and Milton C.

He of whom we write was born in Harmony Township, Clarke County, this State, October 23, 1849, He was reared to manhood in his native place, and attended the common schools in his district, supplementing the knowledge gained therein by a three years' course in the schools at Springfield. Desiring to follow in the footsteps of his father, as regards an occupation in life, Mr. Sprague, in 1869, began the study of medicine, and after I'eading under that gentleman for some time, entered the Cincinnati INIedical College, from which institution he was graduated in the Class of '74.

When starting out in life for himself. Dr. Sprague began the practice of his profession in London, thence, after two years, removed to Marseilles, Wyandot County. He remained in that place, however, onl}^ a twelvemonth, and again returning to London, became identified with the interests of that section and remained until Januar}^, 1880, at which date he came to Summerford,where his friends are as numerous as his acquaintances. He is numbered among the most prominent citizens in the county, and his increasing 3'ears m practice have not made him careless, but have added to his interest in his chosen profession, and broadened his knowledge of the human sj'stem and the remedial agencies bj' which it can be restored to health when impaired by a violation of nature's laws. The lady who became the wife of our subject in

August, 1871, was Miss Alice C, daughter of Spafford and Rachel (Goodfellovy) Ilurd, residents of Vienna, Clarke Count}', this State. They were the parents of a family of three children, of whom Mrs. Sprague is the eldest. She was born in the above-named county, June 3, 1852, and by her union with the Doctor has become the mother of two children, Clarence M. and Anna H. Dr. Sprague takes a deep interest in the cause of education, and for a number of 3'ears held a place on the School Board. He is a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, in which he has many and warm friends. AVitli his wife, he is a devoted member of the Christian Church, and his wife has served as Superintendent of the Sunday-school many times.

\fj OSIAH I\I0RRI8, who resides on his pleasant I and well-ai)pointed farm nine miles west of Plain City in Monroe Township, is one of the leading farmers and public oflicers in this part of Madison County. He is a native of the afore-mentioned township, born here in pioneer times, March 23, 1837, being the date of his birth. His grandparents on both sides of the house were among the original settlers of Ohio, and his parents among the early settlers of this county.

The father of our subject, David Morris, was born in Kentucky, in 1807, and when he was seven 3'ears old he came to Ohio with his parents, Joseph and Lavina (Drake) Morris, who settled in Clarke Count}^ He there met Sarah Weaver, a native of the count}', who was born in 1813, and in course of time they married. Her parents, George and Elizabeth Weaver, were early pioneers of that part of Ohio, having settled there in 1802, coming from Virginia. They came to Madison County in 1835. to brave the dangers of the wilderness, that they might build up a comfortable home.

After their marriage in Clarke County in 1831, the parents of our subject located on a new farm in Logan County, whence they came to Madison County three years later. The father improved a good farm in Monroe Township and liere died in his eighty-fourth 3ear. His name will always be preserved in the annals of the township as one of its noble pioneers who did good service in reclaiming it from the wilderness. His good wife died in her sixt3'-eighth year. They were the parents of six children, five of whom grew to maturity, namely: Solomon and Josiah (twins); Sarilda, wife of J. M. Bradley; John and Benjamin.

He of whom write is the fourth child of his; parents in order of birth. His education was conducted in the local schools of his native town, and on his father's farm he gained a thorough knowledge of farming in all its details, which experience was of use to him when he began his independent career as a farmer. He remained an inmate of the parental household until he was twenty-one, in the year 1858, and then went out into the world, going Westward as far as Missouri, where he remained until 1861, devoting himself to farming. The breaking out of the war caused a decided change in his plans. He was a strong Unionist at heart, but was drafted into the rebel arm}'. Not caring to fight against the Stars and Stripes, he quietly deserted three days after his enforced enlistment, and, coming back to his native county, he joined the Federal army in 1862, becoming a member of Company E, Eighty-fourth Ohio Infantiy. He served honorably four months and was then discharged at Delaware, Ohio.

After his return from the army, our subject resumed farming, and after his marriage he at once took up his residence on his farm in Mem roe Township. There were but few improvements and he built the first house on the place, a small frame structure. He has since cleared awa}" the brush and forest trees with which the land was encumbered, and has wrought a wonderful transformation, placing the land under fine cultivation and erecting neat and commodious buildings for every needed purpose, and he has now a model farm, embracing three hundred and thirty-one acres of land in all, one hundred and eighty-one acres in the home place and one hundred and fifty acres elsewhere in the same township. When he started here, aside from his land, he had only two horses and a cow. From that small beginning he has become veiy prosperous and raises many cattle, horses and hogs.

His fellow-citizens, appreciating his capabilit}' for managing affairs, as well as his sterling merit, have entrusted various important offices to his care. He is now Trustee of the townshi}) and Supervisor of Roads. He was Captain of militia in 1863. He is well known as a Mason and is identified with Urania Lodge No. 311, Plain City. In politics, he a Republican.

The marriage of our subject with Miss Orpha Sidebottom took place February 21, 1865. To them have been born two daughters: Rosa, wife of C. D. Trimble, a boot and shoe dealer at Zanesville, and Carrie, a teacher in Union Count3\ JMrs ^lorris Avas born at Mr. Pleasant, Jefferson Count\', November 10, 1846, and is the third child and eldest daughter of John II. and Eliza (Taylor) Sidebottom. Her father, who was Fife-Major of the Eighty-fourth Ohio Infantry during the war, serving four years in that capacit}-, was born near Winchester, Va. Her mother was born in Jefferson County, and there both died and were buried in the cemetery at Mt. Pleasant. The^^ were the parents of ten children.

SAAC TANNER. This prominent and progressive farmer of Darby Township, Pickaway County, is a man who has proved himself a hard-working citizen, and who is Avell known for his intelligence and good judgment. He belongs to one of the earliest families who settled in this county, and he was born on the farm which he now occupies, November 12, 1848. His father, David Tanner, was born in New York, August 8, 1808, and was a son of Peter Tanner, a German by birth, who came to America with his father when a boy, and, having settled in New York, married an American woman, and here reared his family. They had a household of twelve children, whom they brought up upon a farm. The grandfather died at the age of seventy, after coming to Ohio.

The father of our subject came to Ohio with his father when quite young, settling first near Cincinnati, and later in Darby Township, Pickaway

County, where he bought the farm known as the Balle3' Farm. He settled there in the wilderness, and, building a log cabin, began life in pioneer fashion. He was prospered so that after some time he bought the present farm, which adjoined the old one. His gun, still cherished by our subject, was the means of bringing down many a fat deer and turkey, and of thus suppl3ing the family larder. He had a tract of five hundred and sixteen acres, which he had bought and paid for, but he lost, on account of an old claim on a part of the land, all but one hundred and eighty-seven acres of it. Notwithstanding his push, pluck and perseverance, and his rapid accumulation of property, he met with severe reverses through going security for others, losing in all some $12,000 thereby.

David Tanner was a Whig and a Republican in his earlier years, and continued thus until the question came up of the negroes' right of suffrage, at which time he became a Democrat. He held from time to time some minor offices in the township, and his death occurred February ], 1876. In 1833, he married Catherine George, who was born near Darby ville, in this county, December 12, 1815. Her parents, Pornick and Catherine (Van Meter) George, were natives of Tennessee and Virginia, respectively, and, after their marriage in Virginia, lived in Kentucky for a few years, and later settled at Chillicothe, Ohio, when there was only a log store in what is now a thriving metropolis. During their first 3'ear there, they lived in tents, surrounded by Indians, and often feared to lie down and sleep at night. During their residence there, the mother made a visit to Virginia, traveling on horseback, with her infant in her arms.

The grandparents of our subject settled on Darby Creek, two miles below Darb^yville, in 1812. Mr. George served his country in both the Revolutionaiy War and the War of 1812. He settled upon a farm, bu3'ing several hundred acres of land, and brought it to a productive condition. In those da^'S he had to go to Zanesville for salt and provisions, camping out nights, and sometimes beingobliged to throw firebrands to keep the wolves from attacking his camp. His milling was done at Halls Mills, near Circle ville, on Darb3' Creek, and there he had to go on horseback. His daughter, the mother of our subject, remembers having to pen the sheep at night to keep the wolves from stealing them, and could hear those wild beasts howling about the cabin at night. Mr. George died at the age of eight3'-four, and his wife when seventh-four 3'ears old.

Of the twelve children belonging to the parents of our subject, eight are living, namely: Maiy, Peter, Julia, Catherine, Isaac, John, Martha, and Amanda. Those that died were George, William, Oraminta, and one who died in infanc3'. The mother still resides with our subject, and is highl3' esteemed for her past 3'ears of usefulness and her truly pious character. She joined the IMetliodist Episcopal Church fort3'-five 3'ears ago, and takes great interest in religious matters.

The earl3' training and education of Isaac Tanner was obtained on the farm and in the district school, and he worked at home until a 3'ear after his marriage, when he was twent3'-four 3'ears old. His wife, to whom he was united January 23,1873, was Mary Stoiy, who was born in Franklin County, Ohio, near Gallowa3', October 23, 1851. Her parents, Joseph W. and Mar3^ (Turner) Story, were born in Delaware and Illinois, iespectivel3', and both came to Ohio when 3'oung, and were mairied at Circleville.

The Stoiys first settled in this count3-, live miles south of Circleville, and lived for several years in a log shanty, as they were poor and were ready' to undertake the privations of pioneer life with cheerfulness. Their household utensils Mr. Story carried on his back from Circleville when they set up housekeeping. Some years later, the3' settled in Franklin Coant3% in the woods, and developed a two hundred and fifty acre farm. He was a hard worker and a man of extraordinaiy constitution, and lived to be eighty-four 3'ears of age, d3'ing in 1891. His wife died at the age of thirty-eight, when her daughter, Mrs. Tanner, was two weeks old.

The eighty-seven acres of land which are comprised in the farm of Mr. Tanner are all thoroughl3- improved, and upon them he carries on mixed farming, raising both grain and stock. He also rents land of others, and carries on extensive op- erations. His hogs are of the Poland-China breed and are excellent stock. INIrs. Tanner is an earnest and devoted member of the Methodist Church, and is esteemed most highly for her ability and character. Mr. Tanner's political views bring him into harmony with the Republican party, and he casts his vote for the ticket put in the field by that party.

^fjOIIN W. INGRIM, proprietor of a harness and saddlery establishment at Mt. Sterling, is the oldest merchant in continuous busi- ' ness in the place. He was born in Deer Creek Township, Pickaway Count}', Ohio, March 30, 1839. His grandfather, George Ingrim, came from Scotland, aild his wife, who bore the maiden name of Kiunear, was a native of Ireland. She was of the Protestant faith and was one of the best-informed women on the Bible in the country. She died in Indiana.

Andrew M. Ingrim, father of our subject, was born in Venango Count}', Pa., and was a tailor by trade. He married Mary Snyder, a native of Chillicothe, Ohio. When our subject was about two years old, they moved to Pulaski County, Ind., where the father was killed In' the falling of a tree. Mrs. Ingrim with her only child returned to Pickaway Count}'. At the age of nineteen, the latter began learning harness-making, serving a twoyears' apprenticeship under C. H. Ilanawalt, who paid him -136 the first year and board and $72 the second year. He then embarked in business for himself, but three months afterwards was burned out and lost nearly everything. He then worked for his foi'mer employer until the breaking out of the late war, when he tried to enlist in an artillery company of three-montlis' troops, but the quota was full. He afterwards went to Champaign County, 111., where he spent two months, and on his return to Ohio, worked for William Berdell in Columbus. He next came to INIt. Sterling and entered into partnership with W. H. Snyder in the harness business, but in July, 1862, sold out to his partner and enlisted in Company G, One Hundred and Thirteenth Ohio Infantry.

Mr. Ingrim was mustered in at Camp Chase, and was afterwards sent to Louisville and then to Nashville, where he was sick in the hospital from February 11 until April 15. He then joined liis regiment and was appointed Quartermaster-Sergeant on tlie 1st of May, 1863. In Bridgeport, Ala., he was again taken sick and sent back to Nashville, where he was discharged on the 14th of November of that year, when he at once returned to his home.

On the 4th of February, 1 864, his step-father, W. C. Atkins, died, and upon him devolved the responsibility of supporting his widowed mother and her five children. He faithfully performed this task, sacrificing his own interests for the benefit of those depending upon him. With a borrowed capital of $150, he soon opened a harness shop and has since been engaged in business in this line. Prosperity has' attended his efforts since that time. His halfsisters are now married and his two half-brothers he taught his trade. One is now working with Mr. Ingrim, but the other died in 1881. Our subject now has an excellent business and also owns his store and his pleasant residence.

On the 16th of November, 1865, Mr. Ingrim wedded Miss Maggie E. Myers, who was born in Fayette County, Ohio, November 3, 1843, and is a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Green) Myers. Unto them have been born five children: Ordie D., who was born in Mt. Sterling, July 10, 1867, and is now a stenographer of Kansas City, Mo.; Minnie Myers, who Avas born in Mt. Sterling, October 16, 1869, and graduated from the High School; Charles W., born February 24, 1872; Ada A., born May 12, 1876, will graduate in 1893; and Mamie E., who was l)orn April 16, 1879, died at the age of five }ears.

Mr. Ingrim is a stanch Republican. He has never sought office, but served nine years as a member of the School Board. He is a prominent Mason. Since 1862, he has been connected with the fraternity and has taken the Thirty-second Degree, has filled various offices and served three years as Master. He became a member of the Odd Fellows' society in 1878, was District Deputy Grand IMaster of Madison County, and is a cliarter member of the Dauirhters of Rebekah. He is a member of the Encampment, aud has four times represented the lodge in the Grand Lodge. He is a charter member of J. C. Bostwick Post No. 406, G. A. R., is Past Commander and has twice attended the National Unions. He also belongs to the Patriotic Order of Sons of America. He has been a member of the Methodist Church since 1855, is a prominent worker and has served as Steward, Trustee, Class-leader and Superintendent of the Sundayschool. His life has been well and worthily spent. His sterling worth and many excellencies of character have won him high regard and he is recognized as a leading citizen of Mt. Sterling.

\f OHN H. PARRETT. Fayette County is ] greatly indebted for its present wealth and high standing to the sturdy, intelligent, enterprising tillers of the soil, who have been instrumental in developing and sustaining its vast agricultural interests. As a worthy member of its farming community, who has contributed toward its material advancement, its gives us pleasure to present the biography and portrait of .John H. Parrett in this volume. A native of Ross County, he was born October 11, 1821, and is a son of Joseph F. and Sarah Parrett. They were Virginians by birth, both born in the same place, the father in 1791 and the mother in 1795. The Parrett family originated in Switzerland, the founder of the branch in America being Frederick Parrett, great-grandfather of our subject, who came to this country in 1735, and settled in Virginia. He had sis sons, who did noble service in the Revolution, and among them was Frederick Parrett, Jr., who was the grandfather of our subject.

Joseph F. Parrett grew to manhood in his native State, which at tliat period afforded but meagre school privileges to the children born within its borders. He was married in 1814, and at once set out with his bride for Ross County, in this State, the journey being made overland, and after his arrival bought one hundred and five acres of wild land on Buckskin Creek. His first house was a most humble structure, being built of logs and having a chimney on the outside made of mud and sticks. Tluis, this energetic pioneer came into the wilderness with nothing but his liands with which to make his fortune, but he had a resolute will, knew well how to work advantageously, and his labors were crowned with success. The rude cabui of the early days of his settlement here gave place to a beautiful residence, and the original one hundred and five acres of land were added to by further purchases, until he owned over eight hundred acres of fine farming land. He accumulated his property b^^ attending strictly to his Inisiness as a farmer and stock-raiser. Politicall}', he was a Whig. In his religious belief, he remained true to the Presbj'terian faith, to which his parents had lield.

The first wife of our subject's father was Sarah, daughter of Jolin and Elizabeth (Wilkin) Ilass, natives of Virginia. John Ilass came to Ohio in 1814, and was a pioneer farmer of Licking County, in which he lived until he closed his e^es in death at the age of eighty years. Elizabeth Wilkin was a daughter of Godfrey Wilkin, who came from Switzerland to this country in company with Frederick Parrett in 1735, and settled in Virginia. Ten children were born to the parents of our subject, of whom these seven grew tomaturit}'^: Eliza, wife of Adam Nebergall; Mar^' A., wife of William Thomas; Mrs. Sarah Ware, deceased; John II.; Henry C; Absalom and Aaron, deceased. Joseph Parrett was married a second time, Malena Caley becoming his wife, and she bore him six childien: George F., J. Milton; Margaret J., wife of John Braden; Susan E., wife of Isaac INIcClure; W. James and Augustus F.

Our subject was well trained in all kinds of farm work under his father's instruction, and remained with him until twenty-three years old, when he went on a farm in Ross County with his brother-in-law. He remained thereon six years, and in 1850 purchased the farm he now occupies in Wayne Township. This is a fine place, with well-tilled fields and rich pastures, with a commodious set of buildings, and all the modern improvements to be found on a well-managed farm. The beautiful brick residence in which he and his fam- i\y have a very pleasant lioiiie, he built in 1860, making all the brick himself. The first ten 3'^ ears of his married life were spent in a comfortable log house.

Mr. Parrett's home is presided over by the best of wives, to whom he was married December 24, 1850. Mrs. Parrett, who bore the maiden name of Sarah A. Harper, was born in Maryland in 1824, and is a daughter of Caleb and. Mary Harper, who were natives of Delaware. The fruit of her union with our subject is four children, namely: Caleb, Joseph; Mary, w^fe of C. AY. Crosby, and Sally, wife of A. L. Ireland. Mr. Parrett and his wife are people of high standing in the community where they have lived so many years, and they and three of tlieir cliildren are members of the Presbyterian Church, while Sally is a member of the Metliodist Episcopal Church. In politics, our subject is a Republican of strong convictions. He has been mucli sought after to help administer public affairs, as his ability and business tact bring him to the front, and he has held most of the township offices, besides being Count}' Commissioner and a member of the Board of Equalization.

\t?OHN S. NEEF. No farmer in Pickaway County has a better record as a thoughtful, progressive and enterjjrising man of business, than John S, Neff, of Jackson Township, nor do any handle extensive and valuable farming and stock-raising interests better than he. Our subject was born in Berkeley County, Ya., Jul}- 8, 1821, a son of Jacob Neff, who was also a Virginian by birth, the family being of German origin. His father was an extensive farmer in his native State, although he never owned any land there. He came to this county in 1845, traveling with a team across the mountains, and settled in Muhlenburg Township, where lie farmed as a renter for several 3ears. After the war, lie removed to Moultrie County, 111., and there died, at the venerable age of eighty-three years. He was a good man and for thirty years was a faithful member of the Presb3'terian Church. In polities, he was a sound Democrat. He married for his first wife Sarah Painter, who was born in Virginia and died young, when her son, our subject, was onl}- six years old, leaving two other bo^'S, William and Tilson. The father married a second time, Miss Margaret Clark becoming his wife, and they reared a family of four boys and four girls. The mother of our subject was a member of the Reformed Lutheran Church.

The boyhood days of our subject were spent on a Virginia farm and he attended the district schools whenever opportunity offered. At the age of sixteen, he began to work out at $6 per month, and was so engaged the most of the time until he came here. In 1845, he accompanied his father in the ever memoralJe journey from his native State to this, he driving the team. His first winter here, he hired out at llO per month to make fence posts, etc., and then started in business for himself as a fence-maker, continuing in that line for eight or nine years, both winter and summer. In that manner, he obtained a goodly capital with which to establish himself as a farmer, and invested in seventy-two acres of his present farm. Only a little of his land was improved, but he devoted his energies to its development, and not only placed that under fine cultivation, but bought other land from time to time, and now has six hundred and seventyfive acres lying in and around Jackson Township, conveniently divided into four farms. There are three hundred and seventy acres in the home farm, another comprises seventy-five acres, and two farms contain c>ne hundred and fifteen acres each. The land is all improved, and liesides raising a good deal of grain, our subject has as many cattle, horses and hogs as his land will support. He fattens cattle every year, and he keeps some fine roadsters and draft horses. He carries on his farming operations after the best modern methods, making a careful study of his business and keeping himself well posted on agricultural topics by taking the best farm journals published. His improvements are of a substantial order, and include a large frame residence, built in 1867, and a goodsized frame barn erected in 1876.

Elizaltetli Owens, a native of this county. Hexdeath occurred in 1873. She was the mother of five children, as follows: Laura, wife of James Van Vickie, a farmer of Pickaway Count}'; Sarah V., wife of Samuel Metzger, a farmer of Jackson Township; Mary E., who married James McCollister, and died in 1892; William, who married Mary Diar and lives on a farm in Moultrie County, 111.; John S., who married Elizabeth Pherson and farms on his father's farm. Our sul^ject was married again, October 31, 1876, Mary Flemming becoming his wife. She is a native of this county, and was born in "Wayne Township, September 30, 1836.

Our subject is a purely self-made man, who began life without a dollar and is now numbered among the most wealth^' men of Jackson Township. He has a remarkable talent for Inisiness, is keen, far-seeing, prompt in money matters and justly attributes his success in life to his close attention to the management of his affairs, to good judgment and wise economy. He is a member of the Democratic party, and has held high public positions. In 1874, he was elected County Commissioner, and served until 1880. He has been Trustee and Treasurer of Jackson Township for some years, and looks well after the interests intrusted to his care.

\irRWIN BOGGS, of the old and prominent I j Boggs family, is a grandson of Maj. John |1\ Boggs (see sketch of Lemuel Boggs), and a wealthy, young and popular agriculturist. His father, James Taylor Boggs, was born on the Old Elm Farm in Pickaway Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1818, and was a son of Maj. John Boggs, one of the prominent men of his section in his time and day. The father of our subject became the owner of the family (Elm) farm, the Boggs homestead, of five hundred and twenty acres, and became one of the successful and progressive farmers of his locality. He also owned a farm of four hundred and twenty acres in Ross County, dealt largel}' in stock, and was thoroughly alive to all enterprises that had for their object the advancement of the farming and stock-raising interests of the vicinity. He was a man widel_y known, an honest, whole-souled gentleman, anfl one much esteemed b}' all. He was struck by a train and instantl}' killed in June, 1888, at the Scioto Valle}' depot. He was interred in the family grave-yard at the Old Elm Farm. In politics, he was a supporter of Democratic principles. His wife and the mother of our subject, Mrs. ]\Iinerva (Whitsel) Boggs, was born in Greene Township, Ross Count}', Ohio, and her father, who was born in the P^ast, was one of the early settlers of Ross Count}'. JMrs. Boggs now resides in Circleville, and is well respected by all. Of the five children born to them, all are living and enjoying good health: Mary, Mrs. John Davenport, now resides in Circleville; Taylor, now residing in Chillicothe, is engaged in the hardware business, and is an ex-Commissioner of Ross County; Samuel resides in Pickaway Township, Pickaway County, this State, and James is engaged in business in Circleville.

The original of this notice, who was third in order of birth of the above-mentioned children, was born on the Elm Farm, January 31, 1856, and there grew to manhood. He received his scholastic training in the district school until sixteen years of age, when he supplemented the same by a two-years' course in the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, After this, he remained at home until 1883, and then went to live with an uncle, John Boggs, one of the largest land-owners in the county, having one farm of eigliteen hundred acres, and also large tracts in other parts of the county. He has been very successful. Our subject took charge of his uncle's affairs, but the latter died in March, 1884, while on his way home from Chillicothe. Our subject then became the owner of six hundred and forty acres of land in the home place, is still the owner of it, and is one of the most prominent young farmers of the county. His farm is bottom land, in the Scioto River Valley, and is very productive and fertile. He has a large brick residence, and his barns, sheds, etc., are all kept up in good shape, showing that a thrifty hand is at the helm. He is engaged in rais- ing corn and wheat, and was engaged in the stock business, raising a fine grade of about fifty head of v*^hort-horn cattle and many good draft horses annually, until 1.S89.

Our subject was married first in 1883, to Elizabeth Niles, daughter of O. E. Niles. She was born in Circleville, and died here in 1887, leaving one son, John. Mr. Boggs' second marriage occurred in September, 1891, to Mary Morris, a native of Pickawa}' Township, this county, who was the adopted daughter of B. W. Morris, of Circlevile. She received her education in, and graduated from, the schools of Circleville, and afterward taught school for three years. She is an accomplished and intelligent lady. In politics, Mr. Boggs is a Democrat, has been a delegate to county and State conventions, and has been a member of the Central Committee.

/^EORGE J. MoMULLEN. One of the most (ll 1^ - important points about the building of a ^^^iAl private residence or business block is the plumbing. Through defective work, noxious gases are apt to arise, typhoid fever and other diseases spread, and death follows closely in their train. It is imperative then that the most skilled workmen should be employed, and that the sanitary arrangements should be effected upon the most scientific of principles. Among tlic»se holding a high reputation as a sanitary plumber, housefitter and heater, is George J. McMullen, who is an excellent and progressive business man, and is held in high esteem in the community. He is what one may call a self-made man in ever3" sense of that much abused term, for he started out at the bottom of the ladder, and by his industry and superior ability, has reached the top round in his business.

Mr. McMullen was boin in this county, on the 18th of Eebruary, 1845, and his father, Robert McjMuUen, was a native of Pennsylvania and of Scotch descent. The father was a cooper by trade, and was married in Berks County, Pa., to Miss Elana Kayler, a native of Berks County, where she was reared. Some time in the '30s, Mr. McMullen emigrated to Ohio, settled in Circleville, and there followed his trade for many years. He died in 1854, when fort^'-five years of age, and his wife received her final summons in Circleville in 1874. Both were members of the Lutheran Church. The father's last words were, "Mother, keep the children together as longas possible." Both were highly respected in the community in which they lived and led the lives of honest, industrious citizens. Nine children Avere born to this couple, and two sisters and our subject reside in Circleville. Five of these children died in childhood and one brother died in 1868.

The original of this notice was the second in order of birth of the above-mentioned children and at an early age he was taken from school to assist his mother in making a living. When but eleven years of age he was emplo.yed to do odd jobs, and later, was in the match factory for two years, manufacturing matches by hand. After this, he was in a restaurant for three years, but he says, "Thanks to God, I never formed any bad habits." As time passed, he became convinced that the best thing he could do would be to learn a trade, and with the assistance of Mr. Glick he entered the shops of W. W. Beirce & Co. and continued with them eleven years in all. He became foreman of the shop and became thoroughly familiar with the business in all its details. After this, about 1870, with L. H. Hoffman, he started out in the tin roofing and heating business, bought out P. Kimmey, and they continued together for seventeen 3'ears, meeting with much success. Later, they started a branch store and ran this in partnership until the spring of 1889, when they dissolved partnership.

Our subject then started out for himself and has continued the business with surprising success ever since. He owns two large stores, two stories in height, with a frontage of fifty feet and extending backward one hundred and fifty feet. He also owns plumbing shop, warerooms, etc., and is one of the most popular plumbers in the city. His business is located on Main Street, between Court and Scioto Streets, and he emplo3'S ten men. He does tbe city water tapping. Mr. McMullen resides on High Street and owns a comfortable brick residence erected in 1882. He also owns considerable real estate in Columbus.

In October, 1867, he married JNIiss Martha Flohr, a native of Pennsylvania, but who was reared in Hocking County, this State, and the fruits of this union were three children: Fannie, now Mrs. Howard, resides in Circleville; Grace, who graduated here in 1890 and is now attending the Weslej'an Universit^^ at Delaware; and Le Roy, at home. Mr. McMullen was a member of the Council from 1884 to 1886, and was Chairman of the Public Grounds and Building Committee. He is a member of Columbia Lodge No. 32, I. O. O. F.; Pickaway Encampment, and was a delegate to the Grand Encampment three times. He is also a member of the Royal Arcanum, and belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a Trustee, and has been Class-leader for some time. In politics, he is a Democrat.

OHN O. SIFRIT, a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Paint Township, Madison County. He was born May 16, 1855, in Union Township, and is the j'oungest of children whose parents were John and Melissa (Harper) Sifrit. Charlotte, the eldest, married John Gaib, a merchant of Columbus, and has five children; Martin Jasper resides in Paint Township and has four children.

The mother died when our subject was about two weeks old, and he went to live with his grandfather, James Sifrit. He was reared near his present farm and acquired a good education which was completed in the London High School. He possesses much musical talent and at the age of sixteen began teaching vocal music. On attaining his majority, he married Miss OriaEachus, who was born in Union Township, this count}', June 22, 1858, and is a daughter of Jolm and Sarah (Hutson) Eachus.

born near Richmond, Ind., October 4, 182"J,and is a son of Abner R. and Eiizalieth (Troxel) Eachus, tlie former a native of \'irginia,and the latter of Pennsjdvania. As children, they came to INIadison County', and when first married went to Indiana, but afterward returned to this county. Their son, John W.,grew to manhood in Paint Township, and when he started out in life for himself, began working by the month for cattle drovers. He was thus employed for three years. He was married, April 14, 1855, to Miss Sara, daughter of John K. and Hannah Hutson, and went to Franklin Countj^, Ohio, where he operated a rented farm for four years. Since that time, he has been connected with the Buffenburg Farm.

Mr. and Mrs. Eachus liave a family of six children: Viola is the wife of Frank Mitchell, a dealer in horses of Philadelphia, and has one child; Mrs. Sifrit is the next younger; Jennie is the wife of Harry Barker, a commercial traveler residing in Cincinnati, and they have two children; .John, Scott and Holton are still at home. Mr. Eachus cast his Presidential vote m 1852 with the Whigparty and since the organization of the Republican part}' has been one of its stanch supporters. He is a highly-respected citizen of this community and a well-known farmer.

In his political affiliations, Mr. Sifrit has been a stanch Republican since he cast his first Presidential vote for R. B. liases. He has served as Township Trustee, and also as Assessor, and the duties of the offices were promptly and faithfully discharged. vSince his marriage, he has resided in Paint Township, where he follows farming and has also operated a threshing-machine. About 1888, he turned his attention to the rasing of fine stock and has met with good success in this line. He has some registered stock of the pure blooded Holstein cattle. He operates two hundred and ten acres of land and the neat appearance of the place indicates the thrift and enterprise of a careful manager. Our subject ma}' well be termed a self-made man, for b^' his own efforts he has worked his way upward from a humble position until lie is now classed among the substantial farmers of tlie community.

^|]_^ ENRY C. BLACKER. We herewith present Irfj) tlie sketch of a prominent and well-to-do /^v^'' farmer and stock-raiser, whose liome is lo-

(l^ cated upon section 1, Circleville Township, Pickaway County. He was born in Frederick County, Ya., November 24, 1822, and is the son of Joseph and Clnrissa (Payne) Blacker, also natives of the Old Dominion. They emigrated to Ohio, January 1, 18.33, and located on Round Prairie, Pickawa_y County. They later removed to Ross County, where the father died in 1838, when sixtyfive years of age. He was a patriot in the War of 1812, and wns always warmly interested in all measures which affected his community.

Henry Blacker, 8r., the grandfather of our subject, was born in Germany, and emigrated to the United States at an early day. He made his home in A'irginia, where he became the owner of a large tract of land. The mother of our subject died in this county about 1854, and with her husband was a member of the Catholic Church. Henry C. Blacker, of this sketch, was the ninth in order of birth of the parental family of eleven children, five of whom are living. He was ten years of age when he accompanied his parents to Ohio, and therefore attended the common schools in Pickaway County. His advantages for obtaining an education were ver}^ limited, howevei', as his father died when he was fifteen years of age, and the care of the family thus fell upon his young shoulders. He carried on the home farm until his mother's death, when he moved into Jackson Township and rented a tract of land, which he operated for several years. He purchased his present property in came here at a very eai"ly day, and entered the land upon which our subject makes his home. Mr. Bowsher died in 1865, and the mother about 1830. The thirteen children born to Mr. and Mrs. Blacker bear the respective names of Missouri, Clarissa, Josephine, Sarah E., Seymour, John, Delia, George, Mary, Nettie, Harry, and two who died in infancy. The original of this sketch votes with the L)emocratic party. For five 3'ears he was a Director of the County Infirmary, and has otherwise been greatly interested in local affairs. Mrs. Blacker is a member in good standing of the Evangelical Church, in which body she is active in all good work. Our sul)ject owns two hundred and eightyseven and one-half acres of valuable land, ninet}-- four of which are located in Jackson Township. He has placed good and substantial buildings on his estate, not the least among which is a commodious residence. His place is well stocked with good grades of cattle and liorses, which, in addition to his cereals, bring him in a fine income. His land is located in what is known as the Scioto Yal- \ey, which is of ver}^ rich soil. Mr. Blacker is selfmade in the truest sense of the word, and his present high standing in the agricultural community has been brought about by his industry and persistence in risfht-doinsr.

;ILLIAM TAGG, engineer in the Mt. Sterling Roller Mills, was born at Sherwood, in Nottinghamshire, England, January 1, 1840, and is a son of AVilliam and Anna (AVilliamson) Tagg. His maternal grandfather, William Williamson, was an Aide-de-Camp under Gen. Washington, and married the daughter of an Indian chief of the Cherokee Nation. He lived with the tribe until the chief for some reason became offended. He then fled to England with his wife, and our subject's mother was there reared and married.

William Tagg, whose name heads this record, was the youngest of six children, but the other five arc all deceased. When he was about ten years old, his parents came to America, locating in

Clinton, Summit Count}-, Ohio. They had been liere but a short time when Squire John Brown, of Clinton, begged to have the boy to raise, and our subject grew to manhood with him on a large farm. Mr. Brown owns a steam mill, and at the age of fourteen our subject began working in the mill, where he learned much about steam machinery, and also supplemented his knowledge thus acquired by extensive reading on the subject. At the early age of fifteen, he was intrusted to run the engine. At the age of eighteen, he was married. Miss Sarah Barkhammer, of Summit County, Ohio, becoming his wife, September 15, 1858.

Mr. Tagg enlisted in Company K, Nineteenth Ohio Infantry, as Chief Bugler, August 28, 1861. He participated in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Perry ville. Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, was with Sherman from Cleveland, Tenn., to Jonesboro, and participated in the battle of Atlanta. After three years and two months of service, he was honorably discharged, having proved a competent and faithful soldier, loyal to the cause under whose banner he enlisted.

After his return from the army, Mr. Tagg was employed in Doylestown, Ohio, for seven and a half years, as chief machinist in a steam saw and Hoiu" mill, after which he was employed for two and a half years in tiie machine shops of the same place, his work being to repair engines. In 1877, he removed to Lilly Chapel, where he ran a sawmill for his mother. Three .years were spent in that place, after which Mr. Tagg became a resident of Columbus, and traveled on the road, selling and putting up engines for the Columbus INIachine Company. After a year he returned to Lill}^ Chapel, and again had charge of his mother's mill for several j^ears. He then put in an engine for J. T. Walters, of Mt. Sterling, who employed him as engineer. While operating his mother's mill, he had purchased and set up several engines in the vicinity. He is one of the best skilled mechanics, especially in repairing steam engines, in this region. He lias now been in the employ of Mr. Walters for two years, and his services have proved highly acceptable.

was organist for several years at Lilly Chapel, and has also been a teacher in the Sunday-school. He is a member of the Odd Fellows' Society, has taken the Rebekah Degree, is a Master IVIason, and a member of the Patriotic Order of Sons of America. He owns property in Lill}^ Chapel, including two houses and eight acres of land.

ON. HARRY M. DALGHERTY, junior member of the law firm of IMaynard & Daugherty, is a native of Fayette County, having been born in Washington C. H., Januar}^ 20, 18G0. He is a son of .Tolm H. and Jane A. Daugherty, the father being born in Zanesville, Oiiio, and the mother in Washington C. H. Granfather Daugherty hailed from Ireland. The original of this sketch has one brother, Mally S. Daugherty, who is at present residing in this cit}'. The father died when Harry M. was a lad of four years, but his mother, who is still living, makes her home in Washington C. IT. He of whom we write was given a good education in the schools of his native place and later attending the Michigan University, was graduated from the law department of th^t institution with the Class of '81. He immediately began the practice of his profession in this city and in 1881 formed a partnership with Col. H. B. Maynard. They have had a large and paying practice from the outset and have gained the esteem of the most eminent men in the State, who are proud to claim them as friends and associates.

The maternal grandfather of our subject, Micajah Draper, was one of the early settlers in this county and departed this life in 1889, leaving a comfortable fortune. He was a thoroughly honest and much-respected citizen and during his life held many ofHces of trust in this township, being keenly alive to matters of public importance. His business was that of a farmer and grain merchant, in which he was moi'c than ordinarily successful. Harry M. Daugherty is an active member of the Republican party, on which ticket he was elected Township Clerk in 1882 and a member of the Cit}^

Council two years later. He was a member of the State Central Committee for the 3'ears 1890 and 1891, also has served as Chairman and Secretary of the Repul)lican Central and Executive Committee of the county and in 1889 was elected to the Legislature and re-elected to a second term in 1891. He was chairman of the famous caucas which organized the House of Representatives during the great Senatorial fight between Sherman and P^oraker. He is serving at the present time as Clhairman of the Committee on Corporations in the House and also as a member of numerous judiciar}' committees. He has acquired a wide-spread fame as a lawyer and is a man, who, unless the tension is made too tight, will find a work that will broaden as the years pass by.

In September, 1884, Miss Lucy M. Walker and our subject were united in marriage. Mrs. Dauglierty was born in Februar}', 1860, and by her union with our subject has become the mother of two children, Emily Belle and Draper M., aged respectively six and three 3 ears.

'LBERT W. WILSON. Madison County is the home of a large number of enterprising and progressive farmers whose estates add attractiveness to the landscape, l)eing marked by first-class improvements, and the air of order and thrift which gives one unac- ({ainted with farm life a good idea of the value of rural property. Canaan Township has her share of these well-regulated farms, one of which is owned by Albert W. Wilson, and comprises one thousand acres of finely cultivated land. Although young in 3'ears, he has good standing among those of his own calling and in all business circles is held in high repute.

Alexander AVilson, the father of our subject, was born in tliis countj^, February 22, 1831, and in 1854 married Miss Martha J. Millikin. He was one of the extensive land-owners in this section, having b}' industry and good business investments accumulated an estate of three thousand acres.

The mother was the daughter of Daniel Millikin, and was born in 1829, in Washington County, Pa. Our subject was the 3'oungest child in the parental family of four children, the others being Henr}" C, whose sketch will be found on another page of this work; Lavina, IMrs. William E. White; and Grant, who died in infane3\

The original of this sketch was born in .Tefferson Township, January 17, 1871, and there resided until he attained his majorit}-. He was given an excellent education, finishing his studies in the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. When establishing a home of his own, Mr. Wilson was married, November 4, 1891, to Miss Winnie, daughter of Columbus and Mary Huddle. His place is adorned with first-class buildings of everj' description and he may be justly looked upon as one of the rising young business men of Madison Count3\ the manufacture of various medicines in Mt. Sterling, was born March 22, 1828, in Gallia County, Ohio, and is a son of Lemuel W. and Roxana (Griltith) Yarian, both natives of New York. In their childhood they had come to Ohio, where the father learned the cooper's trade. Immediately after their marriage they settled upon a farm and there our subject was born and reared, his time being passed in the usual manner of farmer lads. He acquired his education by attendance at the common schools during the winter season and in a select school in Porter, Ohio. At the age of twenty-one, he began teaching, and followed that profession for twelve years. During that time he was united in marriage with Miss Harriet C. Brown, the wedding being celebrated August 16, 1855.

Dr. Yarian 's next venture was in carpenter work and while thus engaged he began reading medicine and became interested in the part that the vegetable kingdom plays in this science. He became interested in this line, began experimenting in the use of plants as medicines, and from doctoring his own family, liis practice gradually extended to his neighbors. In 1879, he entered the drug trade in C'oalton, Jackson County, and also began the manufacture of his medicines and doing oflice practice. Subsequently, he removed to Gallia County, where he remained for eighteen months. His labors resulted in the discovery of the Infallible Neuralgia Cure. He then compounded his famous Stomach Bitters for the stomach and liver and afterward his liniment for pain and inflammation. He also discovered the Prickly Ash and Wintergreen for chronic rheumatism. In September, 1891, Dr. Varian came to Mt. Sterling and established a manufactory for making his medicines. He prints all of his own bills, and is doing a good business, keeping several teams on the road. His discoveries have proved of great importance, as many would attest.

Unto Doctor and Mrs. Varian have been born the following children: Truman W., who was born in Porter, Ohio, June 29, 1856, inherited musical talent from both his parents. He became a pupil in Mount Union Conservatory of Music, and has great skill in this art. He has been connected with the Reform School in Lancaster, Ohio, as editor of tlie School Journal, having served an apprenticeship as a printer between the ages of thirteen and eighteen 3'ears. He was afterwards an otHcer and teacher in the Reform School in Topeka, Kan., for sixteen months and from there came to Mt. Sterling to take charge of his father's business. He was married October 17, 1880, to Miss Nora Graves, who died in Columbus, Ohio, in 1887, leaving two daughters, Edith and Annie. He was again married, Januar}' 1, 1890, his second union being with Anna Mithoff, who was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1864. The second child of the family, "VVellman T., who is engaged in fruit growing in Stark County, is maiTied and has one child. Mrs. Linne Hoffman resides in Dayton, Ohio. P^verett E. B. is a book-keeper of Columbus, and Mrs. Harriet Redding makes her home in Oregon, N. M.

Dr. Varian is a Democrat in politics, having supported that party since he cast first vote in 1852. He has held various local offices, having served as Justice of the Peace, Township Trustee, Constable, and he was the first Mayor of Coalton, Ohio. Socially, he is a member of the Odd Fellows' society-. He has a wide acquaintance in this community, although he has resided here but a short time, and is highl}' esteemed.

'^l^^ ENRY RUNKLE, who is of the oldest pio- ^ neer stock of Ohio, and was born in Perry Count}', May 29, 1828, has developed a valuable farm in Walnut Township that is well tilled, well drained and vavy productive, and has thus materially aided in advancing the growth of Pickaway County. Our subject is a son of Daniel Runkle, who came to Ohio with his i)arents, who were earl}' settlers of Perry County, coming to this State from Virginia, where their son had been born in 1802. He grew up amid the Avild scenes of frontier life in Perr}- Count}', and in the early days of the settlement of Pickaway County he came here to cast in his fortunes with the pioneers of this section, becoming one of the original settlers of Walnut Township. He took up a tract of new land, and by hard labor transformed it into a goodly farm, and here his long life was brought to a close in May, 1887, and thus departed one who had held an honorable rank among the pioneers who founded the county. His first wife, Elizabeth Kroninger, was a native of Pickaway County. After her death, he married again, and the following of his children survive: Henry, Abraham, Levi, Noah, (ieorge; Christina, wife of David Adkins; and Mary, wife of Solomon Yantis.

Henry Runkle had a full experience of pioneer life, with its privations and hardships, and with its compensations withal, during his boyhood, his growth being commensurate with the growth of his native township, in which he has alwa3's dwelt. As soon as large enough, he had to help his father fell the huge old forest trees that covered his land, and to prepare the soil for cultivation, and while yet quite 3'oung he became well posted in farming. He went to school in a log cabin, in which slabs served for seats, and a board placed on wooden pins that were driven into the wall did duty as a writing-desk. In time, he became an independent farmer, and has placed his one hundred and f1ft3'-two acres of land in a fine condition. He has erected a good class of buildings, has put in tiling for drainage to the value of $1,600 and has modern machinery for every needed purpose.

Our subject's wife, to whom he was married, Se})- teniber 15, 1853, has afforded him much assistance in the making of their cozy home, over which she presides with true hospitality. Her maiden name was Saloma Hall. She was born March 20, 1834, and is a sister of Peter Hall, of Madison Township, in whose l)iography mention is made of iier parental history, 'miese five of the seven children born to her and our subject are living: Alice, wife of Ilenr}' Hulse; Albert, David, William and Ephraim. Peter and Benjamin are dead.

Mr. Runkle is one of our self-made men, and all tlie i)ropert>^ that he acquired is the result of his patient labors, seconded by thrifty management and the faculty of judging correctly. He is exemplary in liis habits and conduct, acting in accordance with true Christian principles, and in liim and his estimable wife the Lutheran Church has two of its most zealous members. His political sentiments he seems to have inherited in a degree from his father, and, like Iiim, he stands firmly bj^ the Democratic party.

DWARD SINFITH, one of the i)rominent and wealthy citizens of Pickaway County, resides in Cireleville. He was born in County Down, Ireland, in September, 1826. His father, Patrick Smith, was a native of the same county, and about 1827 emigrated to Canada, locating in Toronto, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1831. He married Rose Anna Mc Quinn, also a native of County Down, Ireland. After her husband's death, she supported her family, and by her careful training, cherished in her boys those habits of industry and self-reliance which became the basis of their fortune. In 1836, she married Bernard Riley, who was also a native of L'eland. He proved a true father to his stepsons, who remained with him until his death in 1850. In 1838, they removed to Lockport, N. Y., where they remained until June, 1840, and then came to Cireleville, Mr. Riley engaging in farming. His wife made her home in this city until her death in 1877, at the age of seventy-six years. By her first marriage she had three children: Edward; Patrick, who died in Toronto; and Joseph P., who is represented elsewhere in this work.

Mr. Smith, of this sketch, attended school in Toronto until 1838, after which he worked in the shops on the Erie Canal, near Lockport, N. Y., and attended school in the winter. With the family he came to Cireleville, and was employed on the farm of Thomas Huston for two years. He remained at home during the greater part of the time until his step-father's death. He was largely engaged in raising broom-corn and in general farming. Soon after Mr. Riley's death, in company with his brother, he purchased all his personal propert}- at public sale, and then rented land of Thomas Huston, which they cultivated on shares for one season. In November, 1850, Mr. Smith went with the Eaton brothers, who were then engaged in iron mining, to Northern Michigan, taking with him four horses. He staid in the mines until Eebruar}' 1, 1851, when he sold his horses to his employers, and, with two othei" young men, started on snowshoes for the lower part of Green Bay. The}^ camped out every night for a week, sleeping in snow dugouts, and on reaching Green Bay, walked on the ice to Green Ba}^ City. Much of the remaining distance was accomplished by stage and rail from Michigan Cit}-. In the latter part of February, he reached Cireleville, having been three weeks in making the trip. He then made arrangements to engage in farming with his brother. In the fall of 1851, George Chrysler, of Lockport, N. Y., came West to engage parties to raise broomcorn for him. He was referred to the Smith brothers, who entered into a contract to supply him with corn from two hundred acres of land. A farm of that size they rented, and the first crop amounted to over seventy tons. This Avas the be- ginning of their successful career in the broom-corn business, which has not onl}' brought wealth into the coffers of our suliject, ))ut has kept want from the door of many an industrious man. Since tliat time, the Smith brothers have planted each year from six hundred to eight liundred acres in broomcorn.

In February, 1855, in this city, Mr. Smitli led to the marriage altar Miss Sarah A. Lynch, wlio was born near Gettysburg, Pa., and is a daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Sharkey) Lynch, who came to Ohio in 1841. Her father was a native of tlie Emerald Isle, her mother of tlie Keystone State. Seven children were born unto ]Mr. and Mrs. Smith, four of wliom are yet living: Elizabeth; Joseph S., the most extensive breeder of thorough-bred liorses in tlie county; and Edward E. and .lames I., who are engaged in the manufacture of corn-meal for export trade, their mill having a capacity of two hundred and fifty barrels daily.

In connection with his other business, Mr. Smith is interested in mining in Colorado. He is a Director of the Emmett Mine in Leadville, and also of the Ohio Mining Company m Georgetown, Colo. His landed possessions now aggregate twelve hundred acres, and, with the exception of a quartersection, all is situated within, or adjoins the corporation limits, of Cireleville. The land is all improved with fine buildings, and the income derived therefrom makes Mr. Smith one of the substantial citizens of the community. He also owns considerable real estate in the cit}', including a half-interest in the Lynch & Smith Block, and a half-interest in the Pickaway House. His own residence was built in 1862. It is a commodious and elegant frame dwelling, and the grounds, beautifully laid out and adorned with evergreens, are hardly to be surpassed. He has done much for the upbuilding of the city and county, was the largest stockholder from Pickaway' County in the Scioto Valle}^ Railroad Company, in which he served as a Director, and it was through bis influence that the road was secured. He is a Director in the First National Bank, and a stockholder in the Third National Bank.

In politics, Mr. Smitli was a Whig, then supported the Republican party from the time of Lincoln to Grant's second term. In 1872, he voted for Horace Greeley, and since that time has been a Democrat. He has served three terms as Township Clerk, and has lieen a member of the Cit}- Council from the Third Ward continuously since 1872. He was President of the Council for more than twelve years, and is its oldest member. He has been a leading membei of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, has contributed liberally to its support, and donated the grounds upon which the house of worship was erected. His success in life has J)een most marked, and has all been acquired thiough his own efforts, for which he certainly deserves much credit.

iCS AINIUEL C. ROBERTS, M. D. Prominent among the physicians and surgeons of Washington C. II., is this gentleman, who has been activel}' engaged in the practice of his profession in Fayette County for the past twenty years, although he has resided in this city onlj' ten years of the time. He is well known as a member of tlie ITnited States Examining Pension Board, having been appointed to that position under President Harrison. In the Fa3'ette County Medical Society, his opinion has considerable weight, and his influence is ever in behalf of the advancement of the profession which he ably represents.

In 1688, about the i)eriod of the English Revolution, three brothers, John, Henry and James Roberts, emigrated from South Wales to the Colony of Mrginia, and the son of the first-named brother, William by name, was tlie great-grandfather of our subject. The sixth of his eight sons was William, who was born in Culpeper Count}', Ya., in 1762, and was a cousin of Gen. Andrew Jackson. During the war for American Indei)endence, he enlisted in the service of the Colonies, and at the close of the war held a Captain's commission. He married Miss Hannah Fink, and their marriage certificate, dated March 26, 1787, is now in the possession of our subject, a highly-prized heirloom.

Ross County , Ohio, in 1798, and located twelve miles east of Cliillicothe, on the Kinnickinnick Creek, entering a farm from the Government and there remaining until 1835, when both passed away from earth. Their children numbered twelve, and the tenth child was Isaac, who was born on the old homestead September 3, 1804. He was married to Mercy Chedister December 22, 1825, and unto them were born thirteen children, tliree of whom died in infancy. 8. C. of this sketch was the tliird child, and was born August 31, 1832; the others are: William E., Wilmeth A. Barnes, Margaret, Harriet E., Anna M. INIiller, Jacob U., James D., Isaac A, and Laura J.

Our subject was born in Colerain Township, Ross County, Oliio, August 31, 1832. He received a common-school education, after which he continued his literary studies alone. He read medicine for five years with Dr. James D. Miller, formerly of Bainbridge, now of Chillicothe, and afterward took two courses of medical lectures at the Starling INIedieal College, Columbus, Ohio, graduating with the highest honors February 17, 1853. In tlie fall of the same year, he located at Sinking Spring, Highland County, Ohio, wliere he remained until April, 1855, and then removed to Bainbridge, Ross County. In that place he continued his practice until 1871, when lie removed to a farm in Concord Township, Fayette County, which was unimproved at tlie time of purchase and on which he spent '120,000 in improvements. At that beautiful place, surrounded b}' every comfort tliat conduces to the [)leasures of life, he resided for ten 3'ears, meanwhile devoting his attention to his practice.

In raising blooded stock, Dr. Roberts became greatly interested, and especially in Short-horn cattle. He sold a heifer for $1,500, which was the highest price that had up to that time been paid for a yearling heifer in the State of Ohio. He was also interested in imported Berkshire hogs, and his were among the finest ever brought to Fayette County. Thus he not only made a profitable speculation for himself, but greatly improved the general stock of the county. In 1 882, he sold the farm and came to Washington C. II., where he has been in active practice ever since, retaining his practice in the neighborhood of his former residence, besides gaining a large number of patients in the cit}'. It is said that he made the largest broom-corn sale ever made at one time, selling one hundred tons for '115,000 at one sale in 1874. He has an elegant brick residence on the corner of Market and Lewis Streets and Columbia Avenue, and also owns the fine brick house on the adjoining lot.

Soon after he graduated from Starling Medical College, Dr. Roberts was married, May 10, 1853, to Miss Mary E. Bowen.of Bainbridge, this State, and the happy wedded life was terminated July 4, 1877, when the devoted wife passed from earth. The six children who survived her were as follows: Anna M., born April 16, 1854; Charles L., January 23, 1860; Frank K., April 8, 1864; John I., born December 4, 1866 and died April 1, 1883; Margaret A,, born September 18, 1869; and Samuel C, March 31, 1872. The eldest daughter, Anna M., died March 29, 1881, after a lingering illness from consumption. She was a highly cultivated lady and had unusual talent as an artist, besides having received a collegiate education at Delaware, Ohio. Every room in the beautiful home bears indications of her artistic skill, and her memory is almost worshipped by her father.

The second marriage of Dr. Roberts united him with Miss Maiy E., daughter of Elihu Hogan, of liCxington, Ky. Her father was a man of prominence in the Blue Grass State, was Mayor of Lexington and represented his district in both the House and Senate. Mrs. Roberts was born in Lexington, June 2, 1845, and received her education in Lexington and in New Orleans, whither her father had removed. The members of the family are attendants at, and supporters of, the Presb}^- terian Church, with which Mrs. Roberts and Miss Maggie are identified.

^ i^ASHINGTON T. HEWITT is the senior \/\//l "member of the firm of Hewitt Bros., of V^ Midway, Madison County, dealers in general merchandise. He embarked in business in this line in the spring of 1867, and has since carried on operations as a general merchant. His brother l)ecame a member of the tinn in 1871. They are doing a good business, which lias constantly increased from the beginning, their fair dealing and courteous treatment of their customers having won them a liberal patronage.

INIr. Hewitt was born near New Petersburgh, Highland County, Ohio, March 16, 1840, and is a son of Addison P. and Hettie (Taylor) Hewitt. His father was a farmer, and removed to Franklin County, near Shadesville, Ohio, when our subject was about fifteen years old. The father was a prosperous farmer, but in 1840 met with financial reverses, resulting from the panic of 1837. He was a well-read man, and prominent, and took an active part in the Methodist Church. He gave liberally to its support, and to other philanthropic enteri)rises. In politics, he was a Republican. The family numbered ten children, one of whom died at the age of seven ^^ears. The others are all yet living, and are doing well in life. There is but one sister, Mrs. Mar^' Deckart, of Commercial Point, who has one son and four daughters. William L. is a farmer residing near Darb^ville; Daniel D. follows farming near Darbyville; Henry H. is a school teacher of California; Washington is the next 3-ounger; Addison P. is a partner of our subject, and resides in Midway; James (^. is a farmer of Pickaway Count}'; Andrew A., twin brother, to James, is a dealer m agricultural implements in Mt. Sterling, and Allen O. is a machinist at Cincinnati.

Our subject acquired a good education, and was reared on his father's farm. In the spring of 1865, he enlisted in Company P^, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Ohio Infantry, and served as guard at Martinsburgh, Va., White House Landing and City Point. He was in the hospital on account of a sun-stroke received at Bermuda Hundred. In the fall he received his discharge and returned home; but for two years was unable to engage in manual labor, on account of ill health. He weighed onljseventy-two pounds when he returned from the army. He then engaged in the fire-insurance business, which gave him a chance to travel, and benefited his healtli so that he afterwards weighed two hundred pounds. For two years he was an

Mr. Hewitt was married on tlie ,'50th of Marcli, 1871, Miss Louisa M. (iroves becoming his wife. SJie was l)orn in Piqua, Ohio, INIarch 2, 1818, and is a daugiiter of William D. and Ellen (Minshall) (4roves. Three children have been born unto them: Carl, born in 1877; Frank, born in 1880 and Palmer, born on the 7th of February, 1882. All were born in Midway. The family holds a high i)Osition in social circles, and are esteemed citizens of the communit3\ Mr. Hewitt has been a stalwart Republican since he cast his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. He has served as a delegate to the coinity and congressional conventions, has been Corporation Treasurer, a member of the School Board, and served on the Council. He is a prominent Mason, having taken the Thirt3'-second Decree.

ARTIN M. SLAUGHTER was born in Stokes Township, Madison County, August 21, 1861, and devotes his entire time and attention to the cultivation of the soil, raising thoroughbred roadsters. He possesses those qualifications of the mind which are essential to success in business, and is recognized as a man of abilit3% who occupies a high place in the esteem of his fellow-citizens.

The parents of our subject, Reuben and Matilda (Denton) Slaughter, were natives, respectively, of Highland and Madison Counties, this State. The husband and father departed this life in June, 1882, leaving a family, of whom we make the following mention: John, the eldest, died at the age of twenty years; Reuben is a farmer and makes his home in Stokes Township, Madison County; Drucilla passed to the land beyond in her fifteenth year; James also is living in Stokes Township; Martin M., of this sketch, is the next in order of birth, and Sydney married D. C. Badger, a lawyer of London.

his majority, b}' operating a farm and investing in stock. June 5, 1889, he was married to Miss Mary P. Pancake, of Stokes Township, wliere her birth occurred, January 5, 1870. Mrs. Slaughter was the daughter of John and Ceralda (Paullin) Pancake, a most estimable lady, who lias borne her husband one daughter, Jessie Hannah, who was born March 13, 1890. Soon after his marriage, our subject located on the farm which is his ])resent abiding-place, and erected a residence which cost $3,000. His estate comprises two hundred and eighty acres, which he has under thorough cultivation, ami which ranks among the best to be found in the township, and sixty acres in Stokes Township. He engages quite extensively in breeding stock, and in all that he undertakes shows qualities of perseverance and determination which insure him success. Politically, he is a stanch Democrat, casting his first Presidential vote for Cleveland, in 1884. He has been sent as a delegate to county conventions, and is quite influential in the ranks of his party in this portion of the State.

NDREW ROBTNSON BO LIN is recognized as one of the leading members of the Pickaway County Bar. He resides in Circloville, where he has engaged in the practice of law since 1873. He was born in thiscitj' in 1849. The Bolin family is of Prench-Irish descent, and the name was changed from Boleyn to Bolen and afterward the present form was assumed. The grandfather of our subject, John Bolin, was a native of Ireland and emigrated to INIartinsbuvgh, Va., in the early part of the present centuiy. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and died at Norfolk, Va., while in tlie service.

John Bolin, Jr., the father of our subject, was born in Martinsburgli, Va., in 1807, learned the carpenter's trade in his native State, and for some 3'ears before he went West was an overseer on his uncle's plantation. He wedded ]\Iary A. Brannon, who was born in Martinsburgli in 1809. Her parents died when she was (juite small and she was reared by an uncle. About a year after his marriage, Mr. Bolin brought his wife to Ohio, in 1834. His mother came a few years later and made her home with him until her death. He first settled in Jackson Townshi]) and afterward located in Circleville, where he engaged in contracting and building. Subsequently, he oi)erated a farm in Monroe Township and later engaged in hotel-keeping. About 1875, he removed to Ilarrisburgli, Franklin County, where he purchased and carried on an hotel until his death in 1887. He was a Democrat and took an active interest in political affairs but did not aspire to otlice. His wife passed away in 1862. They had a family of seven children. William E., who died June 28, 1890, was a prominent farmer and grain dealer. He served as Count}' Sheriff' two terms, was a Director of the County Infirmary several years, was Mayor of the city, and Superintendent of the water-works. He was a veiy prominent and public-spirited man who bore a leading part in the u[)building of the community. James R. died in Columbus in 1890; Mrs. Emily E. Hazwell resides in Circleville; Maiy and Susan are both deceased; George W. is a veterinar>' surgeon of Washington, Ind. Our subject completes the family. He began life for himself at the age of twelve years, and being ambitious to secure an education, bent all his energies in that direction. He completed the publicschool course of Circleville at the age of seventeen, after which he engaged in teaching for a short time and in 1867, at the age of twenty, entered Miami University at Oxford, from which he was graduated in 1871 with the degree of A. B., carrying off the honors of the Class. The institution has since conferred upon him the degree of A. M.

On the 8th of Ajuil, 1875, Mr. Bolin married Miss Sophronia Rector, daughter of Edward and Sophronia (Blodgett) Rector. Her father was a nepliew of Edward Tittin, the first Governor of Ohio, whom he nuicii resembled. By his uncle, he was brought from Virginia to Ohio in 1798, at which time there were but three cabins in Chillicothe. He became one of the earliest and most respected pioneers of Pickaway County and a large land-owner. The lad^' whom he married came to the count}' from Plymouth, N. H., in 1837, to engage in school teaching. Three children have been

Mr. Bolin chose the law as a profession and studied in the otlice of Judge Joseph Olds, now of Columbus, also of Henry F. Page, and in October, 1872, entered the Cincinnati Law School, from which he was graduated in 1873, with the degree of LL. B. He immediately began practice in Circleville among the friends of his early life who knew his integrity and natural ability. He was not long in attaining prominence, and his practice has since extended to the adjoining counties and to the Supreme Court of the United States. He figured prominently in the Thomas Brown will case, in which he sustained the will, covering '1300,000 worth of property', and the famous McArthur will case, in which was engaged a large arraj^ of the leading talent of the State. He was also on the case of Bond versus Renick, and has been successful on many imi)ortant criminal cases.