Pickaway Township (part 45 of 49)

Upon the death of his father, Mr. Wood inherited more land, and now has four hundred and forty-eight acres in Madison Township, beside twelve acres which he purchased in Mt. Sterling. He is industrious and enterprising and made of his business life a success, so that he is now enabled to lay aside business cares, resting in the enjoyment of the fruits of his former toil. Mr. Wood is a man highly respected throughout the community, and is recognized as a valued citizen of Mt. Sterling, wliere he has made his home since 1884. He is a member of the Old-school Baptist Church, and in politics is a Republican, having been a standi advocate of that party and its principles since he cast his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. He was a faithful soldier during tiie late war, and may well be proud of tlie part which he ])ore in preserving the Union.

OLOMON D. RIEGEL is one of the extensive land-owners and prominent agriculturists and stock-raisers of Pickaway County. He now makes his home in Circleville, and devotes his attention to the care of his property. The Riegel family has long been identified with the public interests of the community, its upbuilding and progress. The father of our subject, Solomon Riegel, Sr., was born in Berks County, Pa., April 10, 181 Land is a son of George and Eliza Riegel. He came to Salt Creek, Ohio, in 1832, having heard favorable reports of the country from his lirother Jesse, and others. He was married October 31, 1834, to Mary Dunkle, who was born in Ross Country, Ohio, March 31, 1803. Soon afterward, they removed to Fairfield County, where they spent two and a half years, and then went to Hocking County, where Mr. Riegel worked for his broLher-in-law, George Dunkle. Soon afterward, his father gave him a farm of one hundred acres in Fairfield County. and,locating thereon, he laid the foundation for his splendid success. Prosperity attended his efforts, and ten years later he bought a sawmill, a woolen factory, and about two hundred and fifty acres of land, and engaged in business on an extensive scale. At Laurelville, he erected a hotel and other buildings, and contributed largely to the improvement of that place. He has done much in the line of building, and l)y a member of the family it was estimated that he has erected within a few miles of the boundary lines of Pickaway, Hocking and Ross Counties, nineteen dwellings and barns, mills and other buildings, making a total of over one hundred. In this work, he has usuall}' been his own contractor, designer and superintendent, getting the timber from the woods, the stone from the quarry, and manufacturing his own lumber. Throughout his life he has followed farming and stock-raising extensively. It has been through his effoits that some of the best turnpikes of Pickaway County have ])een built. He has ever been a public-spirited and progressive citizen, and what he has done for the county cannot be estimated in words. Mr. Riegel is now in his eighty-sectrnd year, but still operates a mill in Salt Creek Township, and is enjoying excellent health for one of his age. By appointment, he served as a Director of the Infirmary. In politics, he is a Democrat, and is a member of the Reformed Church.

In tiie Riegel family were eight children: George D., who was a merchant in Laurelville, Ohio, and afterward in Brooklyn, N. Y., is now deceased; Harvey D. resides in Montana; Jane is the wife of A. Def en bough, of Salt Creek Township, Ohio; Samuel D.; Sarah Ann D. is the wife of W. C. Markle, of Salt Creek Township; Mary Elizabeth D. is the wife of George H. Lutz, of Circleville; the subject of this sketch is the next 3^ounger; and Emma C. D. is now Mrs. Rush, of Salt Creek Township.

Sol D. Riegel, as lie is familiarly known, was born near Ringgold, Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1848. When about eighteen months old, he went with his parents to Hocking County, and remained in Laurelville until thirteen years of age, when he became a resident of Salt Creek Township. His education was acquired in the common schools.

At an early age he was inured to hard labor, and on attaining his niajorit_y he started out in life for himself. Pie engaged in farming and stockraising, purchasing one hun(h-ed acres of land in Creek Township. He afterward bought a partially improved farm of one hundred and seventy-five acres in Pickaway Township, this county, operating both by tenants. In purchasing these, he contracted an indebtedness of $13,000, but he never missed making a payment uj^on them, and in course of time had them free from all encumbrance. Mr. Riegel has dealt extensively in live stock. He has fed from seven to eight hundred hogs each year, and in this way paid off his debt. He subsequently bought eight3^-eight acres of land adjoining liis home farm. This made it a one hundred and eighty-eight acre tract, upon which he resided, giving his personal supervision to its improvements. He afterwards bought ninetyseven acres in Ross County, which he has rented. He has sold his original one hundred acres of land, but still has eighty-eight acres in Salt Creek Township, a fine stock farm, and another farm of one hundred and seventj'-five acres. He still feeds stock, grazing over one hundred cattle, beside feeding a large number of hogs. He was the first m this section of the count}' to purchase fullblooded Jerseys, which he still raises. He has also raised some fine horses and sheep, and has taken many premiums at different fairs. His home farm is considered the finest in the township.

In Ross County, Ohio, in October, 1873, Mr. Riegel led to the marriage altar IVIiss IMary A. Rush, a native of that count}', and a daugliter of John and Melinda Rush, of Ross County, prominent farming people. Four children have been born of their union: Bertha May, Grace Rush, Harry Rush, and Bessie Rush. They have a pleasant and commodious residence on East Main Street, and the members of the familj' rank high in social circles.

Mr. Riegel has been prominently identified with the leading interests of the county. He was one of the organizers of the Southeastern Ohio Fair Association, of which he was Treasurer until it was discontinued. He is Treasurer of the Circleviile Land Improvement Comi)an3', is one of the Directors of the Board of Trade, of Circleville, and is the owner of considerable real estate in Wichita, Kan. Like his honored father, he has done much for tiie turnpike roads of the county. He was President of the Circleville and Adclphi Turnpike, when it was bought by liie county, is still Secretary of the Salt Creek \'alley Turnpike, and owns an interest in, and is Director of. the turnpike in Hocking County, Ohio.

In his political atHliations, Mr. Riegel is a Democrat, and has served as a delegate to both the count}' and State conventions. He belongs to the Reformed Church in Salt Creek Township, in which he was Trustee for many .years, and has also served as both Deacon and Elder. He has been active in both church and Sunday-school work, and has contributed liberally to the cause. Mr. Riegel is a man of most excellent business ability, and well deserves the success that lias crowned his efforts. He is a progressive citizen, and ever has the interests of the community at heart.

BRAHAM WEAVER. This prominent and influential resident of the farming comti) munity of Washington Township, Pickaway County, is a native of that place, his birth occurring September 7, 1835. He is the son of Jacob Weaver, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1797. The latter emigrated to Ohio when a young man, and, locating in Fairfield County, there worked at his trade as a shoemaker.

The elder Mr. Weaver was married in Fairfield Count}' to the mother of our subject, who bore the maiden name of Catherine Bimhcimer, and was a native of that place. Her parents emigrated from Germany, and, locating in Ohio, were among the early settlers of Fairfield County.

Mr. Bimheimer entered a large tract of land from the Government, and at his death was very wealthy, dividing his estate among his large family of children, giving to each one hundred and sixty acres. After his marriage, Mr. Jacob Weaver came to Pickaway County, and purchased forty acres of land in Washington Township. This he cleared and improved and in a sliort time added another forty to his possessions. He later added at one time eight}- acres, at another one hnndred and sixty and at another one hundred and sixty more. Subsequentl}' adding another quarter-section to his already magnificent estate, he became the owner of a square section of land. He later purchased one hundred and forty acres in Pickawa}' Township, and at the time of his decease was one of the largest, if not tlie largest, land-holder in the count}', owning one thousand acres of valuable land, and had placed to his credit in the bank $10,000. He was a man whose influence was greatly felt in the community, and one who counted his friends as numerous as his acquaintances. His accumulations were entirely the result of his own industry and perseverance, as he started out in life without a cent. He obtained the money to pay for his first forty acres by making shoes. He often hauled his wheat to market at Zanesville, receiving for the same an equivalent of thirty cents per bushel, the pay being given in salt. His corn marketed at ten cents per bushel.

In the earl}' days, the father of our subject, in company with several of his neighbors, built a flatboat, which they loaded with flour, and drifted down the Scipio Creek to the Scioto River, and thence down the Mississippi River to New Orleans, where they found a ready market for their product. Tlie men would then walk home, keeping along tlie banks of the rivers. Mr. Weaver served as a soldier in the War of 1812, and was highly esteemed by everyone who had the honor of his acquaintance. He was very larominent in all local affairs, and held many of the township offices. In religious matters, he was a consistent member of the Lutheran Church, in the faith of which body he died, April 14, 1869, greatly mourned by the entire community. He was a law-abiding citizen, bearing the good-will of all his neighbors. Mrs. Jacob Weaver passed from this life November 17, 1890, when nearly eighty-seven years of age. She drew a pension from the Government from the time of her husband's death until her decease.

of birth of his parent's family of eight children, six of whom are living. He was born and reared witliin sight of his present beautiful home, and was given a good education in the district schools of his neighborhood. He remained at home, assisting his father in the cultivation of his vast acres, until reaching tiis thirty-second year. Our subject was married in 1864 to Miss Mary A. Moore, who was born and reared in Washington Township, Pickaway County. Mrs. Weaver was the daughter of Caleb and IMariah Moore, the father born in this county, where he followed the trade of a blacksmith. He later, however, purchased a farm and followed the pursuits of an agriculturist, in which occupation he was very successful. He afterward removed to Fairfield County, where he purchased a farm in Madison Township, upon which he resided until his death in 1884.

After his marriage, the original of this sketch removed to Fairfield County in company with his father-in-law, and made that place his home for the succeeding two years. In 1867, he returned to tliis county, and, locating in Pickaway Township, was engaged in cultivating the soil for seven years. He later rented that property and purchased a home in Washington Township, Pickaway County, removing hither on account of the superior schools in this locality.

For nine years, Mr. Weaver of this sketch operated a steam sawmill, which he found to be a very profitable business. He now gives the greater portion of his time to cultivating his splendid estate. To Mr. and Mrs. Weaver have been born seven children: Katie, who is the wife of Winter Shelby, resides in Piatt County, 111.; Susan, who is at home; Caleb, deceased; Maria, tiie wife of Wilison Bttz, a farmer in AYashington Township; Cliff, Eugenia, and Earl W. are at home. They have all been given excellent educations, and Katie and Susan taught school for a number of years.

In his political affiliations, Mr. Weaver inclines toward Democratic principles. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace for over fifteen years, and his interest in educational matters caused him to be placed on the Board, where he did very effective work. In 1862, our subject was commis- sioned Captain of Company H b}- Gov. Todd, and drilling a company of State militia, was stationed at Cam)) Green. lie was later called out and engaged in the Morgan raid. Previous to that time, however, he had belonged to a c<^)mpany of militia for five years, and was thus thoroughly acquainted with military tactics.

Mr. Weaver holds the entire confidence of the people of his community, and has acted in the capacity of guardian, administrator, commissioner of estates and assignee on various occasions. His advice on legal matters is much sought after by his neighbors, who place high value upon his wise and judicious decisions. He has pi'esided over many law suits, and always advises settlement when it is possible. He has also performed numerous marriage ceremonies, and is favorably and widely known throughout the county. His landed estate comprises one hundred and sixty acres on Scipio Creek, Pickaway County, all of which is under the most thorough cultivation.

^^^ AMUEL M. WALLACE, who owns a highly ^^^ productive and well-equipped farm in lll/ji) Pickaway Township, is an example of the younger generation of farmers who are such important agents in sustaining and advancing the great agricultural interests of Pickaway County. Our subject was born in Chillicothe, Ross County, April 10, 1867, and is a son of Samuel Logan Wallace, who was born in Green Township, that county, in 1825. His parents were among the early settlers of that place, and he was reared in a pioneer home. He lived on a farm until he attained his majority.

Our subject was a bright scholar, and being very ambitious to obtain an education, he taught school a few years to earn the means to take him to college, from which he was subsequently graduated with a high standing for learning. He was of a legal turn of mind, and after pursuing his professional studies, he began to practice at Chillicothe. He was first associated with Judge Alfred S. Yaple, and sul)sequently witli .Tudge Minshall. both of whom are now Supicnic .liidgcs of the State. He rose to a high position in liis profession, and is said to liave been one <»f the ablest lawyers that ever practiced in the Cf)urts of Ross County. His fame won him a large clientage, and lie was vcrv popular, his felk>w-citizens often tendi'riiig liiiii offices of honor, which lie steadily refused, partly on account of his business cares and Itecause he was wra|)ped up in his beloved profession. He was, however, a iiiaii of true public spirit, and his death, February lii. 187t), at the age of fifty-two years, was considered a serious loss to his county.

The mother of our sul)ject. whose maiden name was Mary A. Moore, is a native of Chillicotlie, which city is still her home. She is a daviglitcr of Dr. James J. Moore, a former celebrated physician of that city, a pioneer of his jirofession in Ross County. He was a \'irginian by liirtli. and he came from the old Dominion lo Ohio at an earl}' day in its settlement. Heat first established himself at Londonderry, but he subsequently i-emoved to Chillicothe, where he practiced a great many 3'ears. He died in 1872, and left behind him many warm friends and a life record as a good citizen and an able ph\-sician. Mrs. Wallace is a lady of refined character, whose many pleasant attributes have won her a high place in the estimation of all who come under her influence. Beside other valuable property, she owns a farm of one hundred and sixteen acres adjoining her son's in Pickaway Township, which is known as the old ^laj. John Bogg's Homestead, and on that land stands the famous Logan Kim, the tree named for the noted Mingo chief, Logan, who made his immortal speech under its spreading boughs when concluding a treaty of peace with Gov. Dunmore, of Virginia, in 1774, whereb}' the Territor}' of the Northwest was tiirown open to white settlers.

Samuel M. Wallace is the only survivor of the three children born to his parents. He was well educated in the graded schools of his native cit\', and had a solid foundation for any calling that he might choose to follow. He had a decided taste for agricultural pursuits, and in September of the year that he attained his majority (1«8«), he purchased a farm of one hundred .and thirty-two acres of fine land in I'ickaway Township, and has sjient his time since then mostl}' on liis farm, which he is managing with a good degree of success, employing none but the methods most adapted to the soil in cultivating his land, and continually making judicious improvements, which add to the value of the place. lie has already- won a high reputation for skill, prudence and practical ability in handling his affairs, and bids fair to become one of the leading farmers of the county. He stands well in social circles, having a good address and pleasant personal qualities, and among politicians he is known as a promising 3'oung Democrat, who will l)e an influence in his party at no distant date.

Mrs. Moore, the grandmotlier of Samuel Walhice, is a gentle old ladj' of seventy-six years, with a philosophic turn of mind, which is a great advantage to her as she has been an invalid for years.

^\ ARTIN V. HIGH. Ohio was well represented at the front by her native-born sons during the late war, many of whom bravely sacrificed the opening years of their manhood in valiantly fighting for their country. Of this number is our subject, who gained military honors as an officer of one of the regiments of his State. He has since done as good service in the interests of agriculture, and is successfully managing his farm, which is six miles south of Plain Cit3^ Mr. High was born in the cit}- of Columbus, Franklin Count}^ April 12, 1837, and is a son of Hosea Iligli, who was born near Camden, N. J., in 1802, and there grew to a stalwart manhood. In 1823, he set out on foot for the "Wild West," and in due time arrived at Columbus, which was then a mere hamlet. He there met the 3'oung lady whom he afterward maiTied, Mar}' A. McComick, who, it is supposed, was born in that city, of which her father, Frank McComick, a A'iiginian, was a very early settler. He was a soldier in the AVarof 1812, and he was present at St. Clair's defeat. The father of our subject established himself as a shoemaker in Columbus, and there he lived until he removed with his family-, in 1840, to a farm seven miles distant. In 1853, he went from there to a farm in Big Darb}', in the same county, and there his long life was rounded out by his death, when he was seventj^-eight j^ears old. The mother then returned to Columbus, where she is quietly spending her old age, she having passed the eighty-ninth milestone in life's journe}- last November. She IS the mother of eleven children, all but one of whom grew to maturity', and seven are now living, all in Ohio.

Our subject is the seventh child and fourth son of the family. He became thoroughly grounded in all that pertains to agriculture, assisting his father on his farm until he was tw^entj^-three years old. The great Civil War then broke out, and he entered the ranks of the brave boys in blue, who went to the front to defend the Stars and Stripes, enlisting in Company K, First Ohio Cavalry. He went into the army as a private, but he soon showed of what metal he was made, and for meritorious conduct was promoted to the office of Second Lieutenant, and afterward his gallant conduct won him the commission of First Lieutenant. He fought well at the battle of Pittsburgh Landing, but on account of disability came home on a furlough after that. He took part in the battles of Stone River and Perrysville, faced the enemy in the disastrous engagement at Chickamauga, heli)ed to carry the day for the I'nion forces at Mission Ridge, and did good service in the various battles that took place on the Atlanta campaign. Tliere his term of enlistment expired and he was discharged after three long and trying 3'ears of service in camp and on the field.

Upon leaving the arm}-, our subject returned to his father and remained with him, farming the old homestead until his marriage, which took place November 4, 1869, when he was wedded to Miss Angeline, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Alder, who w^ere natives respectively of Madisjn County and of Pennsylvania, both coming of the old pioneer stock of this State. Mrs. High was born in Canaan Township, August 29, 1847, and was reared to womanhood in this township. After his marriage, Mr. High located on a rented farm, which he gave up a year and a half later for one of his own. Mrs. High was born in Canaan Township August 29, 1847, and was there reared to womanhood. Her marriage to our subject has been blessed to them b}^ the birth of four daughters and three sons, named respectively, Delia, Lizzie, Laura, Etta, "Walter, Hosea and Harry, all of whom are still members of the famil}' circle except Lizzie, who is deceased, and all were born on the farm that has always been their home.

After marriage, Mr. High first located on a rented farm, which he gave up a year and a half later for one of his own, also situated in Canaan Township, which is still in his possession. It comprises one hundred and forty -seven acres of land that is exceedingl}' fertile, is well tilled, and is provided with modern improvements. It is admirably adapted to general farming purposes, and its fields yield abundant harvests, while its rich pastures afford good feed for the stock that is here raised. Mr. High is unswerving in his loyalty to the Democratic party. Religiously, he is a member in high standing of the Universalist Church, the society to which he belongs worshipping in Alder Chapel, in Jefferson Township. He is jn-ominent socially as a member of tlie Andrew Burrus Post, G. A. R. and of West Jefferson Lodge No. 221, A. F. and A, M.

^AMES L. ZIMMERIMAN, LL. B., attorneyat-law in Washington C. IL, lias been activel}' engaged in the practice of his profession since the fall of 1884, and has his office in a pleasant suite of rooms in the Yeoman Block. We invite the reader's attention to his portrait and the following sketch of his life. He is a native of Fayette County and was born February 7, 1860, on the farm which is still the home of his parents. His education was commenced in the district and public schools of Washington C. H., and completed in the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware.

The legal profession proved so fascinating to the peculiar alnlity and mental acquirements of Mr. Zimmerman that he resolved to commence its study. Accordingly, he entered the law school nt Cincinnati and was graduated in 188 L after wliicli he at once established an office in Wasliinglon C. IL, forming a partnei'ship witli J. B. Priddy. A branch otiice was opened at Mt. Sterling, Oliio, of which our subject afterward assumed entire ciiarge. On the removal of Mr. Priddy to the AVesl in tlie spring of 188G, the connection was dissolved, since which time ^Iv. Zimmerman has conduftiM] his practice alone.

Although the law is his chosen j)rofession and he considers faithful attention to his practice liis first duty, ]Mr. Zimmerman, nevertheless, finds time for other interests, both of a public and private nature. He superintends the management of the farm which he owns in Fayette County and derives a good income from its rental. He is .Secretary of the Cincinnati Southern Loan Company and liohls other positions of trust and honor. His library is one of the finest in the county and contains a large number of rare and valuable books of a general, as well as legal, character, and he has also the finest collection of art works in the county.

A biograph}- of Mr. Zimmerman would he of little value to him did it not contain extended mention of liis father, who has been one of tiie most enterprising citizens of Fayette County since he settled here in his early manhood. Ohediah Zimmerman was born on Twin Creek, in Koss County, Ohio, Octolier 14, 1811, and was the son of Andrew and Ruth (Taylor) Zimmerman, natives of Maryland. He received his education in tiie subscription schools of that early day and remauied with his father, aiding in tiie %vork of develoi)ing tiic farm, until his marriage to Miss Nancy Simmons. He then i)urchased a tract of land in tlie southern part of Fayette County, near New Martinslnirgh, and remained there until 1857. M-hen he moved to I'luon Township, this county, his |)resent home, and began the task of clearing and cultivating the soil.

After the death of his first wife, Ohediah Zimmerman was married, M.ay 14. 1850, to Elizabeth Jane, daughter of Isaac House. Her grandmother was an aunt of President James K. Polk. Six children were born of that union: Margaret Caroline, born March 18, 1851, became the wife of Al- bert P. Kilgore, of Fayette County, November 18, 1875; Jolni Jefferson, who was born February 23, 1853, married Emma Fisher, February 21, 1882, and resides in Fayette County; Isaac Newton, whose birth occurred June 10, 1855, is a farmer in this county; Amanda Ann, born April 2, 1857, became the wife of Ashley Wood, March 11, 1875; our subject was the next in order of birth; Clara E., born May 22, 1862, was married February 21, 1882, to the Rev. Joseph Griffeth, a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

The father lived on the old farm until after the birth of three children, when he located at his present home, and here he and his faithful wife have lived and labored for thirty-five years. They are sincere members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Elizabetli Zimmerman was born November 24, 1825, and was reared to womanhood in the pioneer home which her father established in Faj^ctte County in March, 1807. She is a devoted wife and mother, and ever uppermost in her thoughts are the interests of her husband and children.

The maternal grandfather of our subject, Isaac House, was born November 3, 1847, and died January 21, 1850. He removed from Shenandoah County, Va., to Ohio in 1807, and took up a tract of land, now a part of the Zimmerman homestead, when it was an entire wilderness, with the nearest neigiibors three miles distant. Ilis marriage united him with Mary Ann Winegardner and took place in Fairfield County in March, 1823. Mrs. House was born in Pendleton County, Va., February 2, 1790, and died September 29, 1831.

Four children were born of their union, namely: Elizabeth Jane, of whom mention has already been made; Charity Ann. born March 1, 1827, is the wife of C. C. Plyley; Caroline, born September 14, 1828, is the wife of James G. Beatty, of Seldon; John, born April 25, 1831, died January 1, 1866. The last-named at his death left a widow and four children, as follows: L. F. House, M. D., of Adams County; Clara E. Seaburn, who resides in Fayette County; Allie E., Mrs. Langdon, and Ul^-sses S., who reads law in the office of our subject and passed his examination for admission to the Bar at Columbus, in October, 1891.

There was an agreement in the Winegardner family that those who married were to have no share in the family estate, while those who remained single were to have the whole of the fortune. The last unmarried member of the family died recently, leaving an estate valued at more than 1500,000, which reverted to the heirs of the family. They are known as one of the wealthiest and most widely-known families of Fairfield County, and for generations have been identified with its ffrowth.

R. RALPH iMORDEN. Few, perhaps none, save those who have trod the arduous paths of the profession, can picture to themselves the array of attributes, physical, mental and moral, and the host of minor graces of manner and person, essential to the making of a truly successful physician. His constitution must needs be of the hardiest to withstand the constant shock of wind and weather, the wearing loss of sleep and rest, the ever-gathering load of care, the insidious approach of every form of fell disease to which his daily round of duties momently exposes him. Such a physician we find in the person of Dr. Ralph Morden, who is one of the oldest homeopathists in Circleville.

The Doctor is a native of London, Ontario, born August 8, 1852, the son of Andrew B. Morden, and the grandson of the Rev. Ralph Morden. The great-great-grandfather, Ralph Morden, was born in Yorkshire, England, and was a Quaker in his religious views. He came to America about 1742, and settled in New Jersej^ or Delaware, where he followed agricultural pursuits. During the Revolutionary War, he would not fight, and was prosecuted. The family then moved to Canada, his son John, the grandfather of our subject, being then sixteen years of age. They located on the present site of Dundas, and received a grant of one thousand acres of land. Here John grew to manhood, married, and his son Ralph, grandfather of our subject, was the first w^hite child born in Dundas. The latter had seven brothers and two sisters and each drew two hundred acres of hind in London Township, Middlesex County. Tliis land was then a wilderness, and they began at once to clear it and make improvements. Near this is now a city of thirtyfive thousand inhabitants. This made the Mordens near!}' all farmers.

Ralph Morden became a Methodist minister and an earnest worker in that church. He was prominent in his calling and was also a great temperance worker, being an officer in the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars. He lived to the age of seventy-eight years. The father of our subject grew to manhood in Canada, but later sold his share of the old site and located in Ridgetown, Ontario, where he lives at the present time. Although sixty -eight years of age, time has dealt leniently with him, and he is strong and active. The Morden family is a prominent one in Canada, and Mr. Morden is an active member of the Methodist Church, in which he has been Class-leader for years. He married Miss P^lizabeth Brown, a native of Halifax, daughter of William Brown, who was of English-Scotch descent. Grandfather Brown was a ship-builder, which occupation he followed in his native country, England, until his removal to Canada. P^leveu children were born to Mr. and INIrs. Morden, five sons and six daughters, all of whom are living.

Our subject was the eldest of this family, and he was reared on the farm and educated in the common schools. When sixteen years of age, he entered the university at Belleville, Ontario, remained there for some time, and then entered the seminary at KonK)ka, wheie he remained for eight months. At the age of eighteen, he engaged in teaching school, and, as he had from the early age of ten years cherished a desire to study medicine, he entered upon a course of study with Dr. R. J. P. Morden, of London, in 1871, when little past the age of nineteen years. In the fall of 1873, he entered the Homeopathy Medical College, at New York, and was graduated from that institution in 1875, with the degree of M. D. He afterward located at Exeter, practiced there for one year, and then, on account of ill-health, having recovered from a severe attack of t3'i)hoid fever.

he located, in the spring of 1«77. in Grove Port, Franklin County. Ohii.. wIhtc lie practiced for about seven years. He was the lust homeopatiiic physician in that town. He was married there, in 187'.), to Miss Lenora C. Siinc, a native of this town.

On the 1st of November, 188;{, Dr. and ^L-s. Morden located in Circlevilie, Ohio, and the former bought out Dr. J. C. King and continued the practice. He is the leading iionieo^iathir physician in the city, and his ability as a physician and surgeon is well known. He is located on Court Street, ojjposite the Oi)era House. He is a member of the Independent Order of Good Templars in this place, having joined in 1887, and is a very prominent temperance man. The Doctor is also a member of the Knights of Pythias. He has been President of the Central Committee of Pickaway County, and served as Secretary for two 3ears. In 1881), he was nominated for Representative and ran far ahead of his ticket. He has been a delegate to the State Convention, and is a member of the Homeopathic Medical Society of the State. His marriage resulted in tlie birth of six children: Kli/.abeth, Fannie, Mary L., .Tennie, Ralph (the sixth) and Martha E.

\T]0SEP1I II. JOIINSOX. Among the prominent residents of Madison County, we take pleasure in giving in outline the record of ^5^>r the life of 'Mv. Johnson, who. although receiving onlj' a common-school education, has by his natural mental ability advanced in whatever field he has entered. He now resides on a 'beautiful estate in Jefferson Township, which is sui)i)lied with excellent buildings and everything necessary for the successful prosecution of his life calling.

Before mentioning in detail the events which have characterized and individualized the life of our subject, it may be well to present a l)i-ief record of his ancestr}'. His great-grandfather, on his father's side, was horn in Ireland about 17-14, and emigrated to the United States about 1800, settling in Ohio, five miles northwest of where West Jefferson now stands. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a worthy and hard-workingpioneer. His eight children were: John, Margaret, Sarah, Jacob, Katie, Henry, Michael and Polly. Tlie fourth child, Jacob, was tlie grandfather of our subject, and was born in 1782 and died in 1838. He and his first wife, whose maiden name was Jemima Carria, were the parents of six children, namely: Abram, Cynthia, Abner, Rhoda, Polly and Lewis. After the death of this lady, Jacob Johnson married Phebe Carria, and their children were six in number: Luther, Henry, Catherine, Samuel, Sallie and Lyda.

The maternal great-grandparents of our subject came from England to the United States, and, on account of a storm, were six months in crossing the ocean. They settled in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, where they were prominently identified with the best interests of the community, he serving as Clerk of the Court for several years. They reared a family of four children: Edward, Joseph, John and Parker. Joseph Gardner, the second child, was born in Chillicothe in 1813, and lived to be fifty-six years old. After being united in marriage with Jane Thomson, he came to Madison County, and settled five miles south of London. Ten children were born of this marriage: Eliza (mother of our subject), Parker, Thomas, Joseph, John, P^dward, Charles, Margaret, William and Clara.

Lewis Johnson, father of our subject, was the sixth child born of his father's first marriage, his birth occurring in Jefferson Township, April 29, 1820. On reaching mature years, he was married to Elliza Gardner, who was born January 15, 1829. When eleven years of age, she had accompanied her ):)arents on their removal to Madison County, where her death occurred February 16, 1884. The parental family included six cliildren, our subject, who was born January 22, 1854, being the third in order of birth. He received his education in the common schools, and was trained to farming pursuits, which occupation he has alwa3's followed.

March 20, 1878, Mr. Johnson was married to Miss Mary, daughter of the late Samuel Biggert. She was born in Franklin County September 29, 1852, received a good education, and prior to her marriage taught eight terms of school. By her union with our subject, she became the mother of two children, Samuel L. and Carrie A., and departed this life June 28, 1888. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which she served as Steward for ten years.

John Biggert, the paternal grandfather of Mrs. Johnson, was born in Ireland in 1758, and about 1800 emigrated to this couutr}^, being three months in crossing the ocean on a sailing-vessel. In Pennsylvania, he married Margaret Gibson, who was born in 1782, and they became the parents of nine children, namely: William, Mar}^, John, Samuel, Rachel, Charlotte, Joshua, Tilla and Margaret. Of these, Margaret alone survives. The parents of this family were strict Presbyterians in their religious faith, and both lived to advanced years, the father dying when ninety, and the mother when eighty years of age. Samuel, the fourth child, was born September 22, 1809, at the old Biggert homestead, three miles south of Georgesville, Ohio, on the banks of Darby Creek, which was also the birthplace of the other children. At the age of twent3^-five years, he married Mary R. Roberts, and of this union were born twelve children, as follows: Martha, Matilda M., vSusan E., Thomas E., Samuel, IMargaret, John R., Sebastian, Mary S., William, Lottie and Frank.

The parents were membei-s of the Methodist Elpiscopal Church, at Georgesville, and the father followed the occupation of a farmer. He died at the age of seventy-nine years, while the mother still survives.

The maternal great-grandparents of Mrs. Johnson emigrated from Ireland, settling in Virginia. Their six children were: Thomas, John, George, William, James and Elizabeth. Thomas was born in the year 1774, and in earl}" manhood married Susan Poisel, they becoming parents of eleven children: John, Margaret, James, Elizabeth, Sebastial, Nancy, Boston, George, Elias, Mary R. and Edward R. Thomas Roberts came to Ohio in 1802, and spent most of his life at Georgesville, which town was laid out by him in 1812. lie was an extensive cattle niercliant, and was accustomed to drive his cattle to market over the mountains on horseback. The tenth child in his family was Mary R., who was born in 1816.

The subject of this sketch has followed farming as his life occupation, and has spent the most of his married life on the farm where he now resides. His estate of two hundred and fifty acres is under excellent cultivation, and by being properly managed, 3'ields a handsome income. In addition to raising cereals, Mr. Johnson devotes considei-altle attention to breeding stock, and makes a specialty of hogs. In politics, he votes the straight Republican ticket, and in social matters is a member of West Jefferson Lodge No. 41, I. O. O. F, Being strictly upright in all his dealings, his credit is good wherever he is known, and he is esteemed as one of the most devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

UDGE OLIVER P. CRABB, Probate Judge of Madison County, is a man of high personal standing, and enjoys a distinguished reputation throughout this part of the State for his well-known probity and professional lionor, and is a public-spirited, progressive, loval citizen, who has the dearest interests of his community at heart. He was born in this county June 26, 1826, and is a most worthy representative of the sons of whom she may well be proud. His parents were Henderson and Jemima (Downing) Crabb, who were natives respectively of Maryland and Vii'- ginia, but were married in Ross Count}^, this State. The father was engaged in the mercantile business, and was also a preacher of some local note in the Methodist Episcopal Church a number of years, and was very influential in its upbuilding. He lived retired for several years before his death, which occurred in the town of Jefferson. His wife died some years later in London, at the home of the Judge, our subject. He mingled somewhat in the political and public life of this community, espousing the cause of the Whig party, and he j was at one time an incumbent <if tiie oflice of Justice of the Peace, ills father. Thomas ('ral)b, was a native of Englaixl, wIkj came t(» this country some time during the last century, and settled at Hagei-stown, Md., having a family of four ciiildren. Thirteen children were born to tlic parents of our subject, of wliom five are living, namely: Mrs. Elizabeth Hayden. of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Col. Benjamin F. Crabb, of York. Xcb. ; oui- .subject; Mathias, of Chicago; and Alpheus, of Columbus.

Judge Cral)b was educated in the schools of Jefferson, and remained at home on tiie farm until he was fifteen years old. At that youthful age, he began to clerk in his father's store, and continued thus engaged for his father and others, and in selling goods on his own account, until 18.yi. In that year, he was appointed Recorder of Madison County, and six months later abandoned that post to accept the < llice of Deputy Auditor, which position he retained two and a half years, and was then promoted to the head of the department l)y his election to be Auditor of the county, in which capacity lie acted three terms of two years each. Resuming the mercantile business when he retired from public life, the Judge was engaged in the grocery trade at London until 186S. Selling out his store and stock, he acted as .Justice three years, and was also interested in the insurance business, which he carried on until 1876. In IH?;'). he was returned to pul)lic life as Probate Judge of .Madison County, and he is still on the bench of the Probate Court. His whole course during these years, sixteen in number, that he has been an incuml)ent of this onerous otlice has [proved the wisdom of his elevation to it, and all are agreed, irrespective of party, that no better man could have been selected for the place, which calls not only for a thorough familiarity with the common laws, liut for intelligence in applying tliem to individual cases, for firmness in administering them, and for tact, selfcontrol and ready wit at all times. Our subject is ijifted with these and with other traits, tliat have gained him wide-spread i'opularit\- and the fullest trust of the people, who know that from his hands they will obtain justice tempered with mercy. The Judge is prominent in political circles as one of the chief counselors of the Republican party in his distrif^t, and lie lias attended numerous party conventions. During tlie war, his sympathies were with the Tnion cause, and in various ways he rendered valuable services in helping to carry it on. lie was appointed ])y Gov. Todd one of a militarj' committee to assist volunteers, to help in raising troops, in obtaining funds for paying soldiei-s, and in other ways to second the movements of the army in the field. Socially, our subject is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and was AVorshipful Master of Madison Lodge No. 221, at Jefferson, in the years of 1853-54, and in 1855 was elected Worshipful Master of Chandler Lodge No. 138, at London, which he held continuously until 1869. Also High Priest of Adoniram Chapel No. 13, for a number of 3'ears, and G. I. M. of London Council No. 41, for several years. His home is on North Oak Street, and is very attractive in its appointments and surroundings.

Judge Crabl) was married, in 1850, to Miss Sarah A. Putnam, of Jefferson, this county. Her parents were John and Sarah (Heath) Putnam, who were natives of New Hampshire, but passed their last years in this county, where the father was engaged as a farmer. Our subject and his wife have been blessed in their pleasant wedded life with these six children, four of whom are living: Willie P., a druggist at Streator, 111., who married Miss Nellie Lawrence and has one child, Pxlith; Helen, who married R. H. McCloud, of the firm of McCloud & Converse, attorneys, at London; Mattie B. ; and Oliver P., a clerk in his father's otlice. The two eldest children, Ella and Albert P., are deceased.

DAM McCREA is distinguished as one of the oldest residents of Cii-cleville, and is nearly seventy-one years old, having been born within the Old Circle, August 19, 1821. He is the son of IMatthew McCrea, who was l>orn in County Down, Ireland, of Scotch parents and was one of the early settlers of Circleville, who ranked among its most active and progressive business men.

Martha McCrea, the father a linen draper in Ireland. His son, the father of our subject, came to America in company with his brother Joseph, stopping first at Ilagerstown, Md., where he remained for two years. In 1817, he came to the village of Circleville, Pickaway Count}', whither he had been preceded by his In-other. His first employment was in the store of Thomas Bell, who was carrying on a thriving dry-goods business. It was in this county that he met and married his wife. Miss Agnes, daughter of Hugh and Ruth Foresman. Her parents were Scotch people, the mother being a member of the Slocum famil}^ who suifered so terribly during the Wyoming massacre. Mrs. Me Crea was born June 6, 1797, and was married to our subject's father September 16, 1819.

Matthew McCrea established in business on his own account in the fall of 1819 in the village of Jefferson. He rode all the way to Philadelphia, Pa., on horseback to purchase the goods for his store, returning with his small stock of dry-goods in a wagon. Not being satisfied with his location in Jefferson, Mr. McCrea purchased property in Circleville, and in the spring of 1821 removed buildings and stock to the east side of the Old Circle, where he prosecuted his trade successfully iintil 1828. Tlien being the owner of a fine tract of land, he disposed of his stock of goods and engaged in farming for the remainder of his life, with the exception of 1834-35, when he became a partner with S. S. Denny in the dr3'-goods business.

The father of our subject was probably the first successful adventurer in transporting pork, lard and flour from Circleville by wa}' of the Scioto, Ohio and Mississippi Rivers to New Orleans. His first trip, which was made in 1819, was undertaken in the interest of his brother-in-law, Thomas Bell. He continued this profitable, although somewhat risky, enterprise until retiring from the mercantile business. It was his custom after disposing of his provisions in the Crescent City to sail for Philadelphia, Pa., where he purchased goods to sell in his store the ensuing year. He was a very genial and hospitable gentleman, and always made welcome both friend and stranger to his home. He took especial pleasure in entertaining ministers, and if the number of those who accepted his kind- ness, and the frequency of their visits, afford any means b3^ which to judge, we may be sure that they full}' appreciated his hospitality. He was a man in whom the people reposed the highest degree of confidence, and at his'death an attestation of this fact was sliown in his having in his possession a considerable sum of money which had been given him to hold in trust. As one of the founders of the Circleville Academy, he exhibited his interest in educational matters, giving to the cause both his influence and pecuniarv support. He was for many years one of the Trustees of the institution and throughout its existence took great interest in its welfare and usefnlness.

Always upon the side of good morals and right, Matthew McCrea became at an early day a strong advocate of temperance. He was one of the first to take the then unpopular step of dispensing with liquor in the harvest field. A man of strong and fine religious feeling - a quality perhaps in his Scotch blood - he was an active member of the Presb3'terian Church, in which he was Ruling Elder for twelve years or more. Politically, he was a strong Whig of the Henry C\ay school. He was in 1845 elected by the legislature as Associate Judge of Pickaway Count3^ a position which he held until his death, September 4, 1847.

Our subject was the eldest in the parental family of eight children, three of whom died in infancy. Joseph is now deceased, as is also Eveline A.; William resides at Trenton, 111., and George makes his home in St. Louis, Mo. Adam of this sketch had the limited advantages offered by the schools of his district, and in 1837 entered the Miami University, from which institution he was graduated in the summer of 1842 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. During the latter part of his college course, he read law, and on returning home entered an ofllce for the purpose of studying for the profession. In the spring of 1843, however, he abandoned the project and to gratify the desire of his father became a fanner.

After the death of his father, Adam McCrea and his mother sold and settled the estate for which they were the administrators, and in January, 1848, he purchased an interest in a dry-goods store in company with his brother-in-law, Nelson J. Turne}', which connection lasted for two 3 ears, when Mr. C. F. Mackir bought out Mr. Turney, and tlie new firm of McCrea li' INIackir continued for a twelvemonth. The lattei -named gentleman then retired and our subject took in as ))artner his lirother Joseph. The}' continued tlius together for six years, when the firm was dissolved and another brother, George, became his partner. In 1871, they disposed of their stock and Mr. McCrea soon after removed to New York City, where he remained for two 3'ears in the emplo}' of Halstead, Haines & Co. In the winter of 1873-74, he returned to Circleville, and in April of the last-named ^ear became the proprietor of the Pickaway House, oijerating as "mine host" until 1882, when he sold out and engaged in the insurance business. His oftice is located in the Masonic Temple, he representing as good insurance companies as are in existence, viz: Commercial ITnion, of London; London Assurance; Niagara, of New York; American, of Philadelphia; Home, of New York; Underwriters, of New York, and the Lloyd Plate Glass, which is the largest compan_y of its kind in the United States.

The original of this sketch was married, Januaiy 15, 1846, to Miss Isabella, daughter of Dr. Daniel and Janet (Sterling) Turney. INIrs. Mc Crea was born in Pickaway Count}' and departed this life in April, 1889, after having become the mother of four children, three of whom died in infancy'. Nelson Turne}- McCrea, who was born November 12, 1850, is at present residing in Circleville. Our subject served on the School Board during his younger days, being President of that bod}' for seven years, during which time the first class in the High School was graduated. He was also a member of the first board of Teachers' Examiners in this county, requiring the teachers to attain a much higher standard in education than formerly. He is at the present time a member of the Board of Trustees of the Miami University, which is his Alma Mater, being appointed to that position by Gov. Hoadley in 1884.

In his political views, Mr. McCrea is a Republican. He is connected with the Presbyterian Church, having been for a number of years one of its Ruling Elders, being first elected to serve in that capacity by the death of his father, who was the incumbent of that position. He is Superintendent of the Sunday-school and has been intimately connected with it as such since 1847. He was President of the Pickaway Bible Society for more than twenty-one years and m consideration of his services was constituted a life Director of the American Bible Society and also a life Director of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. Mr. Mc Crea is widel}' known througliout this portion of the State and his friends are as numerous as his acquaintances.

OIIN W. KELLOUGH. This representative farmer of Range Tow^nship, Madison County, ,^. is also engaged in the manufacture of tile, ^^^ brick and hollow building blocks, having his place of business and residence on the Yankeetown and Midway Pike, three and one-half miles from Cook. He is a native of the Hoosier State, having been born in Fountain County, July 5, 1839, to John and Rebecca (Pummill) Kellough, natives respectively of Kentucky and Virginia. The father departed this life May 17, 1839, six weeks before the birth of oiu- subject. The parental family consists of two children: Mrs. Mary J. McClean, of Washington C. H., and John W.

The mother of our subject has always been a woman of tireless industry, and even now, in her seventy -seventh year, is rarely idle. Always kind and pleasant, she exhorts others to patience, perseverance and charity. When left a widow with two small children, in a strange land, and far from home and friends, with zealous heart and hands she sought employment in the rural districts. She grew flax, assisted in the manufacture of linen, and took wool from the sheep's back, carding it into rolls, then warping and weaving it, and, as tailoress, making wearing apparel for men, women and children. In those da3's, she was regarded as an expert in tutting and fitting those suits that would scarcely wear out, and which were especially comfortable for the people of log cabins. Since her girlhood she has been a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has lived true to her religious faith. Her anxiety is now in

When our subject was quite 3^oung, his mother came to Highland County, this State, and made her home with her father, where they remained until John W. was a lad of six years. The}- then moved to Ross County, where he grew to manhood on a farm and received a fair education in the district school, which was supplemented by attendance at the South Salem Academy and the Chillicothe Select School. Mr. Kellough began teaching when seventeen jears of age and was thus emploj'cd during the fall and winter terms for six years.

The lad}' to whom our subject was married June 5, 1862, was Miss Senith Y., daughter of Henr}' and Mar}- (Yincenthaler) Poole. She was born in Bourneville, Ross County, April 6, 1841, and, after her marriage to Mr. Kellough, they lived on rented property in that county for some time. In 1863, our subject enlisted for service in the Civil War, as a member of Company F, Fifty-fifth Battalion National Guards, and was placed on duty at Cincinnati, taking part in the Morgan raid, at which time he commanded his company as Lieutenant, and he was also in the one hundred day service.

In 1873, Mr. Kellough left the farm in Ross County which had been his home for ten years, and, on coming to this county, purchased his pleasant home of two hundred and four acres, which he has thoroughly drained, cleared and placed under the best of tillage. In 1882, he began the manufacture of brick by hand, and later, on account of the large demand for his product, he put in first-class machinery. He added the manufacture of tile in 1883, and six years later, hollow building blocks, giving employment to eight or ten hands and doing a business of $2,500 a year, besides the farm receipts. His manufactures are of the best quality and find a ready sale in the home market.

To Mr. and Mrs. Kellough have l)een born ten. children, nine of whom are living: Mamie A. is now Mrs. Will Dodridge, of Dayton, Ohio; Charles is teaching school, which is the occupation of Annie, who is residing in the Indian Territory; Nellie married Isaac Dixon, and lives in Washington C. II.; Sallie, William St. P., Paul, Katie and R. Walo

Mr. Kellough cast his first Presidential vote in 1860 for Steplieu A. Douglas. lie lias represented his township in the positions of Clerk, Trustee and Land Appraiser, and is actively- interested in all measures which tend to the ai)building of his community. With his wife and two children, he is a member of the Methodist Episcofjal Church and has been an active worker in the Sunday-school.

Alex McConnell, who is mentioned in the history of Ohio as a great Indian -fighter, was our subject's great-grandfather. Our subject's paternal grandfather, John Kellough, emigrated to America from his native heath, tlie region of the Gram})ian Hills, in Scotland, and settled in Kentucky, whence he removed to Highland Countj', this State, and, purchasing one thousand acres, stocked his Jand with blooded horses and cattle, and also erected a distillery. Atone time he was very wealthy, but, engaging as contractor on the Ohio Canal, lost much of his money. He was an active, shrewd business man, and an enterprising farmer and stock-raiser. His death occurred in the Buckeye State, and he lies buried upon the banks of the Scioto River, near Waverlv.

y^^ILLIAM H. BLAIN. It is with pleasure that the biographer records the life work of William II. Blain, of whose brother, Joseph H., mention is made upon another page of this volume. The ancestry of the family is given at full length in the biography of the brother and will not be repeated here; it suUices to sa}- that our subject inherits in like measure the excellent traits and sturd}' character of those ancestors, and stands high in the community. Not only in his own person, but in that of his wife and famil}', is he worthy of honor, and his excellent management and untiring industry have made his farm one of the finest in Darby Township, Pickawaj^ County. Mr. Blain was born in Darby Township December 10, 1848, and received his early school education in the rudely-built and scantily-furnished log schoolhouse of tliat early day. His independent life work began at the age of twenty-one, but he continued with his father through the winter, and worked by the month until the spring of 1877, when he purchased one hundred and twenty -eight acres of his father. Tlieland was at that time well cleared and partially drained, but there were no buildings upon it, and all the improvements which we see here to-day are tiie work of the |)reseiit owner.

The marriage of our suljject, which took place January 23, 1884, united him with Miss Mary E. Deraing, who was born in Washington County, Ohio, June 26, 1854, and to them have been born three children, Eddith E., Ernest D., and Ordie A. The beautiful frame farm-house which is now occupied by the family was erected by Mr. Blain in 1883, and the large frame barn was put up the following year. The condition of the farm is exceptionally good, as most thorough cultivation is placed ujjon the land and everything is kei)t up in neat order. Mixed farming is here carried on, and considerable attention devoted to both grain and stock. He has fed some cattle, but pa\-s esi)ecial attention to raising hogs, of which he keeps a large number.

The farm of Mr. Blain has been thoroughly tiledrained, and has now over two miles of drainage under its surface. All modern improvements which meet with the approval of this judicious farmer are here introduced, with the result that he has been extremelj' successful in all his work. A view of his place is shown elsewhere. His i)olitical views have brought him into sympathy and cooperation with the Republican party. His wife, whose character and ability bring her into the front rank among the ladies of Darby Township, is an earnest and devoted memlier of the Methodist Church.

jjURR E. CARPENTER. Canaan Township, '^ which forms such an important part of the rich agricultural region of Madison County, is well represented b}" this gentleman, who is "a native to the manner born," and is one of its most competent and wide-awake farmers, having a well-ordered farm four miles soulh of Plain Cit}-. He was born here July 14, 1850. He is a son of Wesley Carpenter, who many years occupied an important place among the farmers of tliis locality, and during bis life was a factor in developing the agricultural resources of tlie county.

The father of our subject was born and reared in one of the early pioneer homes of Delaware County, and, coming from there to Madison County in 1840, lie cast in his lot with its farmers, and became a prosperous member of that class, improving a large and valuable estate. He was married in Darby Township, and immediately after located where our subject now resides, and there spent his remaining days, d^'ing at the age of sixty-seven. His wife died at the age of forty-eight years. Her maiden name was Sarah Smith, and she was a native of Darby Township, of which her fatlier, Richard Sanith,a Vermonter by birth, was an early settler. She was the mother of three children, two daughters and one son: Irena, wife of John Stolbird, of tills county; Mary, wife of Benjamin Johnston, of Union Count}^ and our subject, who is the second child and only son. His paternal grandfather was Benjamin Carpenter, who was a native of Pennsylvania and an eavly settler of Ohio. He was under the employ of the Government for a time during tlie AVar of 1812.

Our subject was reared to a life of industry on the farm on which he now resides, and those principles that have made him a good citizen and an honorable man were instilled into his mind b}^ his worth}' parents. He attended the district school in las boyhood, and at other times helped in the farm work, becoming thoroughly familiar with every detail thereof. He continued to live with his father and mother until their death, when he came into possession of his share of the old liomestead, and at once after his marriage took up his residence in his present home thereon. His farm of two hundred and thirty acres of land of exceptional fertility is mostly under cultivation and yields liini abundant harvests, as well as affording sustenance in its rich pastures for fine stock of various kinds. The buildings are of a good class, and everything about the i)lace wears an air of thrift and intelligent management.

Mr. Carpenter was married September 26, 1875, to Miss Amelia Porter, who is also a native of Canaan Township, born here November 14, 1850, and she is the third daughter of Silas and Salinda (Beetler) Porter, who were natives respectively of Greene and Madison Counties, coming of the early pioneer stock of the State. Her father lived to be seventy-eight years old, and her mother to be seven t3'-five. Mr. and Mrs C'arpenter have been blessed in their marriage by the birth of a son and a daughter: Stanley, born August 31, 1876, and Laura, September 16, 1880.

Our subject and his amiable wife stand high in social and religious circles in their community. Both are exemplary members of the Darby Baptist Church in Canaan Township, and he belongs to Pleasant Valley Lodge No. 193, L O. O. F., at Plain Cit}'. In politics, he is a thorough Republican and is steadfast in his allegiance to his jmrty.

ACOB HOWARD SCHRYVER, of Mt. Sterling, was born in Rhinebeck, Dutchess ^,^ Count}', N. Y.. October 21, 1820, and is a ^^ son of Martin I. and Hannah (Cole) Schryver. The father was born in Ulster County, N. Y., and was of German descent, while the mother was born in Dutchess County, and was descended from Dutch ancestry. Martin Schryver was a stone cutter by trade, but was employed as foreman on Gen. Armstrong's farm. His death occurred near Circleville, Ohio, October 5, 1865, at the age of sixty-seven years.

When our subject was quite a young lad, he was employed on Gen. Armstrong's farm as a chore boy and to wait on the General. At the age of fifteen, he went to New York City, and for three years engaged in clerking in a grocery store, during whicli time he also studied book-keeping. He was then employed as a book-keeper in a wholesale and retail grocery house, with which he was connected until it went out of business in 1837. Mr. Schryvei' soon after emigrated to the West, locating in Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1840, after which he engaged in teaching school, and was thus successfully employed for sixteen years. He bought land in Jackson and Wayne Townships, and during the summer months engaged in its cultivation.

On the 13th of :May, 1841, Mr. Schryver wedded Elizabeth Rose, of Pickaway County, and l)v their union six children were born, five of whom grew to mature 3-ears, while three are 3'et living: Edson JNIarion is a commission merchant of Baltimore, Md., and President of the P)Oard of Police Commissioners; Martin is the next younger; and James Milton is Assistant General Passenger Agent in Baltimore, Md., having been in the employ of the Baltimore <k Ohio Railroad- for twenty 3'ears. The mother of this famil}- died May 30, 1870. Mr. Schr^^ver was again married in Milford, N. II., May

19, 1847, and was a daughter of Phineas and Lydia (Hardy) French. Three children have been born of this union: Nellie Moore, who was born in Baltimore, June 2.'j, 1H7.5, and graduated from the Mt. Sterling High School in June, 18!)2; Anna Vista, born in Mt. Sterling, June 23, 1877; and Howard French, born A|)ril 9, 1885. The mother is a highly educated and refined lady. She was educated in Andover, Mass., at the Abbott Female Seminary, and at tlie age of sixteen began teaching. She followed that profession for a number of years, and met with excellent success.

After his second marriage, Mr. Schryver removed to Baltimore, Md., where he resided from November, 1874, until July, 1875. He then took up his residence in London, Ohio, but came to Mt. Sterling in August, 1876, his wife being employed as a teacher in the public schools. She has now taught for nine years in the public schools of Mt. Sterling. Mr. Schryver lost much of his property by going security for others, losing in this way 116,000. While in Baltimore, he was attacked with paralysis, from which he has never f ull}^ recovered. Himself, wife and two daughters are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is an Elder, and for thirty-five years he was a member of the Odd Fellows' society. He cast his first ballot in 1844 for James K. Polk, and for some time was a Democrat, l)ut is now an ardent Prohibitionist. He has held a number of public ofllces, discharging his various duties with promptness and fidelity. His upright life and sterling worth have won him high regard, and he has many friends throughout the comnuinilv.

AHTIN WESLEY SCIIRY\EH, the senior member of the firm of Schryver A- Son, is a leading lousiness man of INIt. Sterling. He was born in Pickaway County, ( )hio, ()ct<>l)er 12, 11H46, and is a son of Jacol) H. and Elizabeth (Rose) Schryver. His father is a native of Dutchess County, N. Y.,and is of (icrman descent. Our subject was reared on the farm until eleven years of age, and the next six years of his life were spent in attending school in Circleville, while his father was serving as Clerk of the Court. At the age of seventeen, he began teaching, and was thus employed until 1871, when he began editing the Mt. Sterling Rovieir^ the first paper published in this place. He continued tiiat business for three years, l)utthe town was too small to support the paper, and he sold out. He then resumed teaching, which he followed for five years, after which he embarked in business as a dealer in books and stationery. On the 1st of rlanuary, 1890, he admitted his son Robert to partnership, and in September, 1891, they added a stock of house-furnishing goods, including furniture, stoves, queensware, etc.

On the 15th of October, 1868, Mr. Schryver was united in marriage with Barbara Campbell, who was born in Pickaway County, September 10, 1849. Six children have been born to this union: Robert H., who was born August 9. 1873, has been well educated, and is a young man of good business ability; Florence was born November 19, 1875; C4uy H., in 1878; Cl3-de, in 1880; Helen, February 20, 1883; and Maud, March 19,1885.

Mr. Schrj-ver has a home of twenty-five acres just outside the city of IVIt. Sterling. In politics, he is a Democrat, but of late years has affiliated with the Prohibition party. He served as a mem- ber of tlie Council for Uiree years, and was on the .School P)0ard for seven 3'ears. and the cause of education has found in him a warm friend. Himself and wife are members of tlie Methodist Church. He is a man of honest, upright character, worthy of the high esteem in which he is licld.

KNRY L. BENDEL, a prosperous merchant \) of Jefferson ville. Fa3'ette County, was born in Richmond, Tnd., August 21, 1867, to E^dward H. and Carrie (Goldman) Bendel, the father a native of Albany, N. Y., and the mother of Chicago, Bl. The father located at Richmond, Ind., about the year 1866, and was years later, he came to Jeffersonville, and continued to carry on his former business in conection with his father-in-law, Louis Goldman, for some years. In 1887, he again moved to Richmond, and is now making his residence there, and is one of the prominent merchants of that place. He became the fatlier of four children, three of whom aie surviving: Henrj' L., .Sarah and Bertha.

Our subject was reared in Fa_yette County, and received his education in the public schools, after which he attended the Commercial College at Springfield, this State, and was graduated therefrom in 1885. In 1887, he went to Richmond, Ind., and traveled as a commercial salesman for G laser, Kuder <S: Co., of Cincinnati, for about two years. In the winter of I888f he embarked in the merchandise business for iiimself at .Teffersonville, in which he has since continued. The premises occupied embrace a fine business room, beside cellar and wareroom for storage and the displa}^ of stock. The general business room is fitted in metropolitan style, while the stock, in its completeness and attractions, will bear favorable comparison with the leading houses of its class in the county. The stock embraces the freshest goods, and the latest styles and novelties in ladies' dress goods, general dry goods and notions, boots and shoes and carpets. Exerting a marked influence upon the trade, this house is worth}- of recognition as a leading house in this special depaitment of trade, and a desirable one with wiiich to hold business relations. This store is the onl}- one of its kind in the town, and one of the best in the county.

]Miss Laura Graj- became the life companion of the gentleman of whom this sketch is written October 20, 1886. Mrs. Bendel is a daughter of Edward and Rosa (Berry man) Crray, and is a native of Jeffersonville, Ohio. Three children have been born to her by this union, who bear the respective names of Mary, Helen and Louis G., all of whom are under the parental roof. Mr. Bendel is a member of the Masonic fraternit3% the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and holds the positions in the latter of Treasurer and Senior and Junior Warden. Mrs. Bendel is a consistent and beloved member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at -leffersonville.

(fj^, ON. JOSEPH P. SMITH, of Circleville, was '^ born in Toronto, Canada, in March, 1831, and is a son of Patrick and Rose (]\Ic- ^ Quinn) Smith, who are mentioned in connection with the sketch of Edward .Smith on another page of this work. In 1837, he accompanied his parents to Lockport, N. Y., but afterward returned to Toronto with his aunt, and there remained until the family came to Circleville, Ohio. He remembers the mound and a part of the old circle from which the city gets its name. He improved every opportunity for securing an education, even attending school for two terms after he had attained his majority. After his father's death, he engaged in raising broom corn in connection with his brother.

In 1856, INIr. Smith removed to Fairfield County, Ohio, and rented the farm of Thomas Ewing, fatherin-law of Gen. William .Sherman. He there remained three 3'ears, devoting his attention to the raising of broom corn. During that time, he was married, in November, 1856, in Lancaster, to Susan P. Bish, daughter of Martin and Magdelene Bish, both of whom were natives of Germany, and became early settlers of Lancaster, Ohio, where tlie3' engaged in the hotel business. Ten children were born unto Mr. and Mrs. Smith, nine of whom grew to mature j^ears: Edward died in Denver, Colo., at the age of thirt}-; Mary died in infancy; Frank is a pojjular merchant tailor of Circle ville; Cecelia was graduated from St. IMary's school, of Columbus; Charles is a broker of Denver, Colo.; Susan was attending St. Mark's School but died at her home when sixteen years of age; William is a partner of his father; Anna is a student in a musical college of Cincinnati; and Joseph and Rose are at home

On returning to Pickawa}' County, Mr. Smith spent a year in Harrison Township and then returned to Circleville, forming a partnership with his brother, which continued u\) to a few years ago. The}' purchased altogether five hundred and thirty acres of land adjoining the citj- limits and raised broom corn. They also rented land, operating in all eight hundred acres. They pressed, baled and shipped their corn themselves, erecting on their farm large buildings, where they had presses, steamscrapers, etc. Their large warehouse would hold five hundred tons, and they have sold as high as 1400 a ton. In 1883, Mr. Smith Irought his lirother's interest in all but the land, and admitted his son Edward to partnership, under the firm name of J. P. Smith & Son, but, as before stated, P^dward died in Colorado. In 1889, William was admitted to partnership. They are doing a good business, which is constantly increasing. The brothers divided the land in 1890. and our subject owns two hundred and sixt3'-one and one-half acres, but still operates the entire amount, of which eighty acres are planted in Indian corn, eighty acres in sweet corn and the remainder in broom corn. He formerly employed tiftj' hands throughout the whole season and three hundred and fifty during the time of harvest. He operates the largest farm in broom 'Corn in the county. Mr. Smith also owns some real estate in Circleville, including his beautiful residence on the corner of Scioto and Mound Streets. He was an organizer of, and is a director in, the Third National liank and was a stockholder and worked hard to secure the -Scioto \\'),lley Railroad to this place.

ever becomes such a dangerous element as it is known to be. Mi. Sinitli on oiu' occasion almost lost his life in tlie tlood. The freshet of April, 1860, was one never to be fc>rgotten. The land owned by Mr. Smith was all inundated and the whole country had the appearance of a vast lake. At a distance from the river, the water had surrounded some outbuildings, in which were stored a large quantity of valuable machinery. AVith Joseph Levering, William Monahan and Dnnicl Carroll, Mr. Smith started to see what could be done to prevent this property fi'om being washed away. The force of the flood caused their skiff to strike against a bank and it sank. Mr. Smith struck out boldly for a box-elder tree which stood some distance off. The first branch wliich he readied broke, but he managed to grasp a second that sustained him, and he climbed into the tree and was saved. Mr. Levering tried to follow but was swept away by the current and drowned. Mr. Monahan tried to save himself by climbing on the levee, but the river washed him off, and he then made a desperate effort to reach a tree near Mr. Smith, but failed, and he too found a watery grave. Mr. Carroll managed to cling to a boat until help arrived and the two survivors were rescued from their perilous situation. For a long time afterward, whenever Mr. Smith closed his eyes he seemed to see the rushing river, the drowning men and himself and companion as in a picture.

Mr. Smith v.as firsta Whig and then a Republican until (Trant's second term, since which time he has been a Democrat and has served in the county and State conventions of Jiis part}'. He filled the ottice of City Alderman for two terms and was Trustee of Circleville Township for several terms. In 1882, he was appointed by Gov. Bishop as a member of the Board of Trustee of the Asylum for the Insane for three 3'ears,was then reappointed by Gov. Hoadley for five years, and on the expiration of that term was appointed by Gov. Campbell for five 3'ears, serving two 3'ears, and during the past two years has been President of the Board. Through his efforts, many valuable improA^ements have been made. A storeroom and ice liouses have been built and artificial lakes made, and many other necessary conveniences have been added.

Mr, Smith has served longer than other members of the Board and his efforts in behalf of tlie school have been productive of much good. He is an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, is President of the Order of Knights of St. Joseph and the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association. His life has been well and worthily spent, and he is one of the most honored citizens of Circleville. His public duties have ever been faithfully performed and he is alike true to ever}' private trust.

ON. THOMAS D. M(ELWAIN, Judge of ^^ Probate for Fayette Count}-, is numbered among the honored and well-known citizens of AVashington C. H. To the position which he is now filling with credit to himself, he was first elected in the fall of 1887, assuming the duties of the oflflce in February of the ensuing year. Two years later, he was reelected and entered upon his second term in February, 1891. His mental acquirements and judicial bent of character admirably adapt him for the successful and unprejudiced discharge of his official duties.

Thomas D. McElwain was born July 29, 1843, in the city of which he is still a resident. He is the son of William and Maria C. (Nye) McElwain. His paternal grandparents, Robert and Jane (Taylor) INIcElwain, belonged to good old Kentucky families and were pioneers of Fayette County, coming hither in 1811, and settling in Good Hope wlien that now flourishing village was a wilderness. In the home they established in that place, they spent their remaining years and passed away at a good old age. Grandfather McElwain was a Captain in the War of 1812, and was a man of resolute character, determined will and unflinching purpose - a typical i)ioneer.

William McElwain, father of our subject, was born in Kentucky in 1809, and was tlierefore only two years old when he was brought by his parents to the Buckeye State. He grew to manhood in Fayette County, where he was married to Miss INIaria C, daughter of Ichabod Nye, Captain of a

Light Horse Company in the War of 1812, and Master of Marietta Lodge, F. & A.M., in 1807-09, that being the first Masonic lodge in the State. After his marriage, William IMcI^lwain settled in Washington C. II., in the growth of which he became an important factor. He was a prominent business man and also dealt considerably in real eslate, purchasing land adjoining the city and subdividing it into town lots, which he sold. His interest in the public affairs of the community was deep and unwavering, and he was one of the influential members of the Republican party. He served two terras as County Treasurer and was appointed to fill out a part of a third term.

At his death, which occurred December 27, 1891, William McElwain left a famil}- of seven children, viz: Capt. John N., of Washington, D. C; Thomas D., of this sketch; Asenath U., the widow of Mason Blanchard; Eliza C, who married Robert Parker; Robert T.; Willie C, wife of B. F. Carraean, a merchant of Marys ville, this State; and Eva, wife of John A. King.

When less than eighteen 3'ears old, our subject enUsted in Con>^)any A, First Ohio Cavalry, as Bugler. The first squadron of said regiment, Companies A and C, was ordered to West Virginia, thence to Winchester, and later was with the Army of the Potomac. Our subject participated in the battles of Gettysburg, Antietam, Fredericksburg, South Mountain, and the principal engagements of tlie army in the East. In 1863, two years after his enlistment, the said companies joined the regiment with Gen. Wilson in the West, and his company there become noted for sending out the spies who were with JelTerson DaA'is for a long time, and were chiefly instrumental in his capture.

At the expiration of his term of enlistment, our subject returned home. During his service, he was wounded at the battle of Bull Run. After visiting Illinois, he commenced the study of law with the Hon. Mills Gardner at Washington C. H., and was admitted to the Bar in 1869. Under the administration of President Arthur, he was appointed Postmaster, but resigned at the expiration of three years, and accepted a place on the Republican ticket as a candidate for the position of Judge of the Probate Courts. In p litical af- fairs, he has always been interested, and was Chairman of the Republican Central Committee for five years. Until he became Postmaster, he was an active practitioner and filled the office of City Solicitor for some time.

Sociall}', the Judge is identified with Lodge No. 129, B. P. O. E.; the Knights of Pythias; John M. Bell Post, G. A. R., of which he has been Commander; Fayette Lodge and Fayette Chapter, F. cfe A. M., and is a Past Eminent Commander of Garfield Comraandery; he is also a member of the Cincinnati Consistory, Scottish Rite. Mrs. McElwain bore the maiden name of L^'dia K. Davis, and is the daughter of Dr. James M. and Catherine (Tibbs) Davis, of Missouri. Judge McElwain and his wife /are the parents of two children: William and Mazie M., now the wife of William E. Shepherd, of Hartford, Conn. The daughter was given every opportunity to develop her talent for music and is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music in both violin and elocution.

W/AMES JONES. President of the Farmers' Bank of Mt. Sterling and a member of the firm of Jones t^-^ Jones, dealers in grain, coal, salt and grass-seed, is a prominent business man of this place, having been connected with its leading enterprises for a number of years. He also has a wide acquaintance and is favorably known throughout the community.

Mr. Jones was born in Madison Townsliip, Fayette County, Ohio, October 8, 1836. His father, Isaac Jones, was a native of Ross County, and on attaining to mature 3'ears, wedded Unity Graham, a native of Fayette County. Beside our subject they had two children: Mrs. INIary V.. Bostwick, who is now deceased, and Mrs. Sarah Taylor, who resides in Chicago, 111., and has four children.

Our subject spent his boyhood days upon his father's farm, and at the age of nineteen began working by the month. He was thus employed for three years, during which time he saved $300. He was married March 17, 1859, and then began farming on rented land. By his industry and economy, four years later lie was able to purchase one liundred acres of land in IMonroe Township, Pickaway County. Subsequently, he purchased one hundred and sixty-five acres of land in Madison Townsliip, Fayette County, and another trad of one hundred and seventy acres in IMonroe Township, Pickaway County. His first farm he has sold, but lie still owns the otiier. As the 3'ears passed, he became interested in other business transactions and aided in organizing the first bank in jNIt. Sterling. It liecame known as the Farmers' Bank. Mr. Jones served as Director for one year, three years after its organization was elected Vice-president and during tiie last two years before it was closed was its President. He was one of ten who took equal shares and organized the present Farmers' Bank, of which he was elected President in 1891. One of the original stockholders having died, the nine others purchased the interest and are still the only members of the company.

In 1884, Mr. Jones entered into partnership with W. M. Jones, as deak^rs in coal, grain, salt and grass seed. They handle an average of one hundred thousand bushels of corn each year, fift}^ thousand bushels of wheat, sell two hundred car loads of coal and $2,500 worth of grass seed. They are the only dealers in this line in Mt. Sterling and do a flourishing business, which is constantly increasing.

Mr. Jones cast his first vote for John C. Fremont, in 185(5, and has since been a stalwart Republican, doing all in his power for the advancement of the party. He has served for more than a quarter of a century as School Director and the cause of education has found in him a warm friend. He is also a warm advocate of temperance principles and gives his aid to all enterprises calculated to prove of public benefit. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and himself, wife and daughters all belong to the Methodist Church, of which he is Steward, Class-leader and Trustee.

Six children have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Jones as follows: Mary, who was born in Monroe Township, Pickaway Count}': Luella, wife of Ernest Dreyfogle, of Darby Township, Pickaway

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County, b}' whom she has two children; Willis, a grain dealer of Darby, Ohio; Melinda, wife of Warner Beale, Cashier of the Citizens' Bank of Mt. 8terlin<f, and Anna and Unity, who are still at home.

\f OHN O. BECKETT. We have here one of the most widely-known and popular young ^^. men in this section of Pickaway' County, ^^1/ who is esteemed by the people at Commercial Point not onh' on account of his own ability and character, but also for the sake of his respected father. He is a prominent merchant and a member of one of the oldest families in the county and was born at Commercial Point, October 22, 1852.

The father, James A. Beckett, was born in Virginia, in 1821, and was the son of Wiley H. Beckett, also a native of the Old Dominion, and one of a family of German descent. Tlie grandfather came to Ohio in 1830, by wagon over the mountains, and first located in this township, one quarter of a mile west of the village, buying a small tract of timber land and settling in a log cabin, when there were few other settlers here and when wolves and deer were plentiful. He bought and developed considerable land, and at one time tiiree hundred and eight^'-six acres here and sixteen hundred acres in the counties of Howell and Shannon, Mo. He died here at the age of eighty-five years, and although he began poor, had hy hard work and good management attained a large and liandsome property. This gain was made not by niggardliness nor by selfish methods of business, as he was noted for o|)en-lieartedness and his house was a home for everybody. He was an Elder in tlie Presbyterian Church and one of its founders. In politics, he was tirst a Whig and later a Democrat.

Tlie father of oui' siilijcct, wjio was born in 1820, was only nine years old wlicn lie came to Ohio, and through his childhood he attended the primitive schools in tiie log schoolhouses. He farmed more or less during his life, and in 1844 establislied the merchandise business which our subject now carries on. I n those early days, he used to go on horseback to Springfield and thence take the cars for Cincinnati in order to buy goods. He enjoyed a very large trade and continued in this business up to, the close of his life. He was a man of generous feelings and trusted poor customers even when he knew that in all probability they could never pay him. He owned one hundred and eighteen acres here and one hundred and sixty acres in Missouri.

For many years James A. Beckett was a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church, and in political matters he was a Democrat, and much interested in the welfare of his partj^ He held the offices of Township Treasurer for more than twenty-five years, beside some other minor offices, and was one of the founders of the Masonic order here. His death in 1884, at the age of sixty-four years, was esteemed a great loss to the community. His wife, Margaret, daughter of Anthony Coontz, a pioneer of this township, was born here in 1827. Of her five children four grew to maturity: Ella is now Mrs. Magley; Cornelia is Mrs. Durrett; the third child is John O.; Clara is Mrs. Peters. Laura died at the age of three years. Their mother died at the age of fifty-nine, and she was greatly missed in social and church circles, in which she had been a valued member.

Jolm O. Beckett was reared in the village of Commercial Point, gaining his education in the village school. At the age of seventeen, he entered the Columl)us Business College, from which he graduated in 1878. After serving his father in the store more or less, he began in 1875 to clerk for a percentage of the profits, and after completing his course in the Commercial College, he entered the business as a partner with his father, and brother-in-law, Mr. W. H. Magle}-. This partnership continued for three years at which time Mr. Magley withdrew, and the firm became Beckett & Son.

At the death of the father, the business was sold ojit. Init the son re-established it in 1886, and has since carried it on in a large three-story building which was built in 1881 by the father and son. The dimensions of the building are 24x50 feet, and the store occupies the two lower floors and cellar, beside occup3ing a large addition which has been built, and in which is found a stove and tinware department. The main stoek is in dry-goods, groceries, hardware, clothing, hats, caps, boots, shoes and wall pa))er.

The marriage of Mr. Beckett and 3Iis.s Krmina Gray took place February 16, 1882. This lady was born in Scioto Township, January 10, 1856, and she is now the mother of fourchildren: Miller, Clara, Hazel and James. Mr. Beckett has fifty acres of improved land adjoining the town, and owns the whole of the block upon which his business is situated, with the exception of that covered by the township building on the corner. Beside this, he has a house and lot across the street from his store, and two other vacant lots. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and although he does not aspire to office, is a Democrat in his political views.

OBERT H. DEYO. The gentleman whose portrait and life sketch we here present, belongs to one of the oldest families of Pick- ^^away County, occupies an important place among its foremost business men as an extensive dealer m grain, stock and wool, and is distinguished in its annals as one of the founders of the village of Derby, of which he is a resident.

Our subject was born October 9, 1835, in Madison County, his birthplace being just over the line from Palestine. His father, Jeremiah Deyo, was born in this State, on what is known as the Benjamin Renick farm, in Darby Township, in the year 1808. He was the son of Jonas Deyo, who was a native of New York. The father of the latter came to this counti-y from France before the Revolution, and settled in the State of New York, where he was engaged as a farmer and miller, and at length died there at a good old age.

The grandfather of our subject was also a miller and a farmer. At an early day he came to Pickaway Count}^ journeying thither in a wagon, and located north of Circleville, in the Scioto Valley, being among the first to settle in that region. He lived there a few years and then became a pioneer of this township, where he Ijought a large tract of land. lie subsetiuently sold it, and, moving to Ilarrisburgli. built what is yet known as the Chenoweth Mill, on Darby Creek, this lieing the seootid mill erected on this stream, lie operatc^d itthirl}' years, and at the same time cairicd on farming extensive!}', accumulating a valuable j)roperty, including five hundred acres of land. A stalwart, energetic man of sur[)assing ability and clear liraiii, he was positive in his opinions, and had a broad outlook on the world. In politics, he was an oldline Whig, and a Uni versalist in religion. I le died at the age of seventy-two years, leaving behind him a life record of true manhood worthy of emulation.