Pickaway Township (part 47 of 49)

Our subject has raised a great deal of grain, and also of stock, making somewhat of a specialty of thorough-bred Short-horn cattle. He sold a steer for $350, and it was taken to Trenton, N. J., to be slaughtered at a barbecue given in honor of the inauguration of Gov. Beadle, the first Democratic (ilovernor of that State after the war. Mr. Work still has some fine Short-horns, but finds that the demand for this breed has decreased. He has raised some choice high-bred Norman and Hambletonians, as fine draft horses and roadsters as can be found in this vicinit}'. He had a young Norman gelding that weighed sixteen hundred and ninety pounds when it was only two years and two months old, and now at three years old weighs nineteen hundred and twent3'-five pounds and is sixteen and three-quarter hands high, and took first premium at the State Fair, September 13, 1892. In sheep, he raises the Cotswold, crossed with the Shropshires.

Mr. Work was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Grove September 8, 1859, and she has been to him all tiiat the word wife implies. She is a woman of noble character, of intelligent mind, and possesses a warm, generous heart, that makes her a true friend to all who come under Iier influence. Mrs. Work is a native of Pennsjlvania, born January 26, 1836, and she was but two years old when her parents, Henry and Rachel (Betz) Grove, brought her to this count}- in 1838. Six of the seven children born of her marriage with our subject are living: Joseph S., Mary S., Pliney G., Jessie F., Claud W. and Taswell B. Rose M. died March 15, 1875, in the fifteenth year of her age.

Our subject is one of the leaders of the Democratic party in this section, and was selected by his fellow-citizens to represent this district in the State Legislature in the fall of 1883. He served with honor four years, and his career as a legislator was marked with the same tact, accuracy, and far-seeing business policy that have always characterized his management of his private affairs. He was always found to be at his post during the sessions of the Legislature, and his public spirit and evident desire to help forward all plans devised for the improvement of county or State were an inspiration to his fellow-members. He was a member of the Committee on Public Buildings, and on Ditches, Drains, Watercourses and Public Ways; and he introduced the bill to authorize the building of the Soldiers" Monument at Circleville, also a bill to erect a schoolhouse at New Holland, liesides some minor bills.

EORGE V. REGGIN, of Monroe Township, ^ - , a farmer of progressive ideas and good business qualifications, who occupies a position of some [)rominence in the social and political circles of Pickaway County, was born in Madison Township, Fayette County, May 21, 1850. His father, Jeremiah Reggin, was born in Delaware December!, 1816. He was a son of William C. Reggin, who was also a native of Delaware, born February 22, 1789, and of English descent. He was a shipman and owned a vessel, which plied on the Delaware River. He also owned and managed a farm of finely improved land at Cannon's Ferry. He finally disposed of his property in his native State, and, coming to this county in 1831, located at Williamsport, having made the journey thither with a team in eight weeks. He subse- (juently went to Illinois and made investments, but continued his residence here for many years. His wife died here in the prime of life and he never remarried. His last years were spent with his children in Moultrie County, 111., where he died at tlie age of eight3--four. He reared a family of seven children, as follows: Isaac C.,who is living in Moultrie County, 111., at the age of eighty-six years; Emeline, Mrs. Timmons, aged eighty-four years, who is also living in that county; Deborah, deceased; Jeremiah J.; Ellen, Mrs. Huitt, deceased; Charles, deceased; and William.

Jeremiah J. Reggin was sixteen years old when he accompanied his parents to their new home in this State. He became one of the most prosperous farmers of this section, carrying on a good business as a mixed farmer, and he owned over two hundred acres of land in Fayette and Pickaway Counties. He was a driving, pushing, ambitious man, who knew just how to manage his affairs in the best manner. He was one of the truest and most loyal of men, with a deep and abiding patriotism, as was shown by his course in the late war, and no nobler or braver soldier went forth to help fight his country's battles than he. In August, 1862, he was busily stacking wheat when several of his neighbors called upon him, and said that if he would enlist they would. His immediate response as he descended from the rick was "Come on, boys," and he at once went to Mt. Sterling and enrolled his name as a member of Company G, One Hundred and Thirteenth Ohio Infantr3^ He served nearly three years, was alwaj's at the front in every battle in which his regiment took part, and at all times displayed a true soldierly spirit, which would have won him high honors had he not modestl^Mleclined promotion. At Chickamauga, he captured the rebel flag after three men had been shot in making the attempt, and for that gallant act he was offered a commission, but he refused it, preferring to remain in the ranks, and on two other occasions bravery would have received like reward if he would have accepted. He passed unscathed through the heat of many a battle, and endured the hardships of the long march with Sherman to the sea and other campaigns without his health giving way so seriously as to necessitate his going to a hospital. He was a Repul)lican to the heart's core, and took a deep interest in politics, though he never cared for oflice. Religiously, he was a Methodist, and was one of three members to build the church at Waterloo.

Mr. Reggin was twice married. His first wife, a Miss Ritchie, of this county, died in 1846, a j^ear after marriage, leaving no issue. His second marriage, which took place m 1847, was Avith Miss

Mary Davis, who is still living on the old farm in PXyctte Count3^ She is a native of that county, born October 24, 1823, in the pioneer home of Jonathan and Mary (Van Doler) Davis, who were natives of Pennsylvania. The Xau Dolers were among the earliest settlers of Ohio, coming to this State in 1796, as was also the Davis family which came at about the same time. ]Mrs. Keggin's father was a farmer, and owned considerable land in Fayette County, where he always lived after he came to Ohio, and there he died in 1834. Besides his propertv here, he had some real estate in Illinois. He had but one child by his second marriage, Mrs. Reggin, but he had three children by a former marriage. Mrs. Reggin has five children, all living, as follows: William, George V., John O., Lawson 1)., and Eber A.

George V. Reggin of this biographical review was given educational advantages in the village school at Waterloo, Ohio, and in the Normal School at Lebanon, also in the Normal at Bloomington. III., which he attended in 1873. He entered the profession of teacher, and was engaged at it some twenty-five terms, teaching two terms in Macon Countj^, 111., one term in Douglas Count}', Kan., and the remainder of the time in Fayette and Pickaway Counties. He was married August 29, 1876, to Miss Alice McCafferty, whose father is represented in this volume. IVIrs. Reggin was born in this county October 24, 1851.

Mr. Reggin farmed in Fayette County for a year after marriage, but in 1877 he came to Pickaway County to live with his father-in-law, and he has ever since managed his farm, engaging in general farming. He tills about three hundred acres of land, and last year had one hundred acres in corn and sixty acres in wheat. He is also interested in stock, and has fift}' head of fine cattle.

Our subject is one of the tried and true Repub licans of this district, and is looked to by his fellow-Republicans at the county seat to make poll of the votes cast in this township on election days, and to look after the political fences of the part}' in general. He was Assessor of the township two years, and was Township Clerk three \-ears. In his social relations, he is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows' lodges at Mt. Sterling, being a member of the Royal Arch and Knight Templar lodges at Washington C. II. Religiously, both he and his amiable wife arc members in high standing of the Methodist Church, and tak(! an active interest in its welfare. He is Steward and Trustee of the Cliurch, and for tliree years he was Superintendent of tlie Sunda}' -school.

ANIEL A. COUNTS owns and operates three hundred and fifteen acres of valuable land a mile and a half from Midway. He was born in his present home, December 19, 1826, and is a son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Walker) Counts. His father was born November 30, 1780, in Pockingham County, \'a., and, when a young man, emigrated to Ross County, Ohio. He afterward came to Range Township, Madison County, where, hy his industry and good management, lie became owner of over tliree thousand acres of land in Ohio, seven liuiidred in Vermillion County, 111., and three hundred in Kansas. lie died January 22, 1873. His family numliered thirteen children, all of whom grew to mature years, while twelve of the children married.

Our subject grew to manhood in this localit}', and, at the age of eighteen, started out in life for himself. He cleared land for his father for the use of it for several years, and in this wa}' got a start m life. He was married, April 28. 1863, to Miss Rachel L. Trace}', of Range Township, who was born in Fayette County, August 12, 1838, Previously, he had purchased some land from the Government, and also had eighty acres in Livingston County, 111., upon which was a sawmill, but he never made his home there. After his marriage, he removed to his present place of residence.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Counts were born eight children, seven yet living: Laura A., born November 18, 1863, is the wife of William Dorn, and has two children; Jennie B., born November 28, 1864, is the wife of Charles Myers, and has two children; Frank L., born January 1, 1866, is at home; Charles W., born April 8, 1867, died November 2, 1886; Edward S., born August 10, 1869; Angie L., Feb-

For tlie benefit of the reader who may be unfamiliar with the matter, we give a brief account of the trouble whicii arose in Range Township, and whicli resulted in law suits, and the stirring up of ill feelings and enmity which it will take a generation to wipe out of existence. About 1873, one Solomon Crittenham came into tlie township and called upon Mr. Coiuits, desiring to rent a place for the 3'ear. Mr. Counts told him that his land was all rented, but he could occupy one of his houses, which was at tliat time empty, and the man moved into that place. He was hired by Mr. Counts to cut a ditch, which he did, but the ditch having no fall, our subject graded it. Wlien Mr. Crittenham finished the work, he presented a bill to Mr. Counts, which included the labor of the latter gentleman, and demanded pay for tlie entire job. Mr. Counts naturally refused to pay for his own work, at which Mr. Crittenham sued him, being advised b}^ the "Squire" that it was a good chance to make some money.

P^vidence of an immaterial nature, not at all connected with the case, was introduced, and the suit resulted in favor of Mr. Crittenham, and Mr. Counts was obliged to pa}' the costs and lose all his own work on the ditch besides. Then Crittenham commenced throwing down fences, letting stock into the fields, destroying the grain, hauling off rails, and in every way tr3'ing to injure Mr. Counts. Daniel Counts, Sr., died January 22, 1873, and in dividing up the estate, whicli was done by the Commissioners and the Court, Joseph Counts, one of the heirs, was dissatisfied with the division because they awarded land to Daniel A. that he himself desired. Finding that the Judge, eonstaltle and lawyers were in favor of Crittenham, he came over to their side, and united with them in an effort to secure one hundred and ten acres of our subject.

In the spring of 1871, the Crittenham "ring" was formed, and when ]\Ir. Counts gave Mr, Crittenham notice to leave the place, this ring made a plot among the tenants to change houses on the night previous, and when the constable came with his writ, nothing coidd be done. For another year, Crittenham held forcible possession, continuing his underhand meanness, and one night Mr. Counts' mill, with everything in it, was burned to the ground. Believing this to be the work of his enem}^ the owner had Crittenham arrested, but when the trial was held, the Judge wanted Mr. Counts to prove bejond doubt that Crittenham was the incendiary, which, of course, Mr. Counts could not do. The case was therefore gained by the defendant, and Mr. Counts had all the costs to pay.

Upon renting his share of the estate to James Lyons, Joseph Counts and Crittenham debarred the tenant and our subject from the land with injunctions for two years. This made Mr. Lyons so indignant, that, meeting Crittenham at London, he struck the man, and was thereupon arrested, and would have been put in jail had not our subject gone on his bond and paid all costs. Some of the neighbors, disgusted with Crittenham, attempted to get him to leave the country, but he had them arrested, and in the trial it appeai'ed that the matter was originated b}' two men named Timons and Thompson. Finding that the case was going against them, they swore that D. A. Counts asked them to go to Crittenham 's, and stated that the fact could be proved by a man in the court house. The man was put on the witness stand and gave his evidence that D. A. Counts did not get him to go to Crittenham 's, whereupon the lawyer inquired why he went, and he replied that he went to see what the others were going to do. Other witnesses swore that Mr. Counts had a supper as a means of persuading them to go. This was done in order to get out of trouble themselves, and have Mr. Counts responsible for the costs, and they were successful in the attempt, for the costs, about $1,200, were put on our subject.

By this time Mr. Counts had lost not only his money, but part of his stock, in law suits, and, being unable to pay his indel)tedness, the Squire issued a warrant to have him put in jail, but as there was no law permitting a man to be imprisoned for debt, he levied on some stock that was advertised for sale. Before the day of the sale, however, the amount was paid. The Commissioners of the estate of Daniel Counts, deceased, opened a country road across the land for the benefit of the heirs, hut the Crittenham "ring" fenced the road up at night, hauled the rails away, and threw tlieni in the creek. The judge, suspecting the perjury of witnesses, charged the jury, if they were doubtful of the evidence, to take it for what it was worth, but no attention was paid to the charge, and the case was decided in favor of Crittenham. Mr. Counts brought action before Squire McCorniick at London, but his lawyer failed to appear at the trial until the lawyer employed by Crittenliam had gained the case, and the costs, amounting to ^Sf), had to be paid by our subject. Mr. Lyons and others getting into trouble with the same man, and losing the case, the costs, 1226.94, were paid by Mr. Counts.

Our subject next brought action at Circleville before the Judge to dissolve the injunction, and gained the case. In the spring of IST.'}, he gave Crittenham notice to leave his place, but the man proved b}" his "ring" that he had rented of Mr. Counts, and so staid for another year, continuing his wicked deeds with the usual fine harvest for squires, constables and lawyers. Mr. Counts brought action before the Judge to try the rights of the land, and in the trial the "ring" produced a note against Daniel Counts, deceased, of 4^4,000 or $5,000 to cover the land in dispute, but the note was pronounced a forgery, and was laid on one side by the Judge. This suit was gained by Mr. Counts.

In the spring of 1876, Mr. Counts gave Crittenham another notice to leave his place, and on the day of the trial, the man removed his goods from the house, which was immediately taken ])OSsession of by one of Mr. Counts' farmhands. The "ring" forthwith cut down timber on his land, with which they built Crittenham a house on land belonging to Joseph Counts, and again commenced cutting down timber, hauling off rails, etc. Mr. Counts had them arrested and brought action against them for two years' rent, but in the trial tiiey proved the land was valueless, so the suit was decided against Mr. Counts, although he had proved that the land was worth ^50 per acre.

there, Crittenham left the neighborhood and removed to P\vette County, where he was soon injured in a fight. Having no friends there, he returned to Range Townshii), ])ut his old partners had found that there was no money in him, ]>ut considerable danger of getting into trouble, so they would have nothing to do witii him. He then ])acked his goods for the North, and the last heard of him was that he was killed in a smokehouse while in the act of stealing meat. Thus terminated the career of a scoundrel. We ma^' mention tliat Daniel A. and Jose|)h Counts were good friends until the Commissioners and Court awarded a piece of land to the former that the latter desired; also that not one of the heirs gave anything to our sul)ject for his loss and trouble.

Politically, Mr. Counts was a stanch Democrat, until his friends in that pai-ty united with Crittenham in the effort to swindle him, when he left the party and never expects to vote the Democratic ticket again. His place is among the most progressive farmers of his community, and his farm is in a high state of cultivation and well imjiroved.

?II()]\rAS S. WOKTHINdTON. Among the rei)resentative and successful farmers and stock-raisers of Concord Townshij), Fayette County, the name of IMr. AVorthington may well appear, as his magnificent estate of fourteen hundred acres bears ever}- mark of the hand of a i)rogressive and S3'stematic farmer. He is the eldest son of Joseph C. Worthington. his birth occurring in Highland County, this State, August 18,1829. He was reared on his father's farm and attended school in the log cabin of that early day. His advantages were very limited, however, but being an apt pupil, he gained sutticient knowledge to give him an impetus to go on by himself.

Thomas S. Worthington remained under the parental roof until reaching his twentieth year, at which time he formed a partnership with his father and brother Robert, and carried on farming for ten years in a partnership. He has given his entire time and attention to cultivating tlie soil, cariTing on mixed husbandry. His possessions, as has already l»een stated, comprise fourteen hundred acres, four hundred of which are under the plow. His place is constantly stocked witii tlie best grades of cattle, Mr. Worthington keeping on hand about two hundred and fifty head. He also deals extensivel}' in horses, sheep and swine, of which he has some fine specimens.

The original of this sketch when starting out on his own responsibility had three hundred and thirtj'-two acres of land. The remainder of his land has been obtained by his persistent industry and good management. He is one of the largest land-holders and stock-raisers in P'ayette County, and thus ranks among the wealtiiy and progressive business men of this section, wliere he is so widely and favorably' known.

He of whom we write served in the Morgan raid during the Civil War, and in his political belief is a strong Republican. He has made Concord Township his home since eighteen years of age and through his own efforts has attained an enviable position in the agricultural community, where his word is considered asijood as his bond.

M. ARTIX E. DREISBACH has been a resident of Pickaway County since he came here, a bo}^ of five years, in 1831. He is now engaged in the imi)lement and seed business at Circleville, and also superintends the management of the valuable farming lands which he owns. He was born near Lewisburg, Union County, Pa., September 8, 1826, and traces his ancestry to the holders of the earldom of Witgenstein, Germany, where his great-grandfather, Martin Dreisbach, was born in 1717. That gentleman married Anna Eve Hoffman, and with her emigrated to the United States in 1746, buying a farm in Lancaster County, Pa., and there engaging as a blacksmith and miller. In 1763, he removed to Berks County, Pa., and ten years later purchased a farm in Buffalo Valley, Union County.

The A'alley was at that time a frontier settlement, and three years after settling there, the great-grandparents of our subject were compelled to flee from the place, in order to escape the Indians' tomahawk. When danger was past, they returned to their home, where the wife died in March, 1789, and the husband in Februaiy, 1799. Their sons were Jacob, Henry, .lohn and Martin, and their daughters, Margaret and Catharine. Martin married Sabina F. Bucks, and their children were John, Anna P^ve, Susannah, Leah, P^lizabeth and Martin.

It is with the history of John, the father of our subject, that we are particularly interested. He was born in Berks Count}', Pa., June 5, 1789, the eldest of six children. He was the son of pious parents, both of whom were for many years members of the Evangelical Association, and it was therefore but natural that the son should inherit a deeply religious nature. He obtained a rudimentary education, and at an early age exhibited those traits of character which grew stronger as he grew older, and which made him one of the great forces in building up the Evangelical Association. He gave himself to his life work with enthusiasm and zeal, and every page of the history of the Association bears tribute to his influence and ability. He entered the ministry of the Association in Pennsylvania when eighteen years old, as is asserted by some of his descendants, but according to the early records of the church in Pennsylvania, at the age of seventeen.

One year after entering the ministry, Rev. John Dreisbach went out as a traveling preacher, and thus began his career of widely-extended usefulness. He was the fifth itinerant appointed, and during his first service in that capacity, was often accompanied b}' the famous founder of the Association, the brave, zealous and much-maligned Rev. Jacob Albright. In his later years, Mr. Dreisbach wrote of that co-laborer as follows: " I derived much benefit from his paternal instruction and pious example, as well as from his fervent prayers, childlike confidence in God and his humble resignation to His hol}^ will. All this made deep impression on my mind, and was highl}' useful to me afterward in my calling as a Christian and minister of the Gospel."

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In 1807, Mr. Dreisbach was stationed with another minister, George Miller, upon a circuit which embraced about twenty appointments and included parts of the counties of Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster, Berks, Bucks, Montgomery, Northampton, Lehigh and Schuylkill. The next year, he was transferred to the Northumberland circuit where his duties were difficult and attended with great disadvantages. About that time, there arose a powerful storm of opposition, persecution and calumny against the Association and those who labored in the cause. The storm was directed principally against the Methodists, who were increasing very rapidly at that time, but the people generally understood b}- the term Methodist the Evangelical Association also and all who held the same or similar views. Libels were uttered, violence was often threatened, and some even declared their willingness to take up arms against the struggling church, if it were not contrary to law.

An incident in the life of the Rev. Mr. Dreisbach confirms what has been said of the bitterness against the preaching of the Association. The facts as here recorded are taken from Rev. W. W. Orwig's " History of the Evangelical Association." In the month of August, 1808, it appears that the preacher returned from a general meeting in order to fill an appointment at Jonestown, Lebanon County, Pa. As he had been disturbed while preaching there before, it was his intention to hold services on that occasion among his friends, without giving any public notice. " From fear, not of the Jews, but of the heathen-like Christians," the doors were locked and the window shutters fastened on the inside before the services commenced. After singing and prayer, Mr. Dreisbach began his sermon, but the preliminary exercises had been heard by some of their enemies, who began to gather outside the house, and, forcing the doors and shutters open, entered the room, making a great noise and giving utterance to violent imprecations.

The preacher went among the crowd to restore order, but was seized by several ruffians and dragged toward the door. The lights were extinguished and he was verj^ roughlj' treated. The men who had seized him called to their companions who were outside, '- Boys, open the door; we have got him," and they replied, " Ciive it to him! kill the priest!" Mr. Dreisbach was apprehensive of the worst, and, concentrating his strength by a sudden effort, he freed himself from the men, but he was still in the midst of the crowd in the intense darkness. As his assailants were groping around for him, cursing his escape, the^- accidentally bestowed several blows upon each other, and while they were thus engaged, he slipped out of the crowd and escaped. The ringleaders of the mob were arrested. Mr. Dreisbach continued to preach in the Lancaster, Northumberland and Lebanon circuit for many years. He received a tempting offer from Bishop Asbur}', of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to join that denomination, but declined on account of his affection for the Association. His allegiance to the organization was unwavering, although he could have improved his financial condition by joining a church of similar faith. The pay was small for a number of years, first 130 and later $50, which seems insufficient to support a man and his family.

In 1812, Mr. Dreisbach was placed in charge of the mission of New York, and while there passed through many trials and suffered much from physical ailments, but soon gained renewed strength for his enlarged responsibilities. After 1812, the affairs of the Association devolved upon him, and he was thereafter engaged in la3ing out new circuits in the West. In 1814, the Conference elected him Presiding Elder. During 1815, he preached several times in Philadelphia, and in the following year traveled Westward as far as Buffalo and Niagara Falls, preaching there and in Canada.

From that time onward, Mr. Dreisbach 's sphere coustantl}' enlarged. He completed a catechism which came into general use, and in conjunction with a brother minister, arranged the German hymn book and rearranged and improved the Articles of Faith and Discipline. He enjoyed an ever-increasing popularity both as preacher and citizen. In 1828-29, he was a member of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, and at a later period his name was mentioned as candidate for Governor of that State, but he had no ambition for official distinction and no enthusiasm for any labor except that which would advance the interest of the church and the cause of Christianity. In 1831, he removed to Ohio, and bought a farm in Pickaway County. However, he paid only little attention to it, Init continued his labors as minister, beginning among his neighbors and afterward having charge of the circuit of Pickaway County. For a time, he was stationed at Da3'ton and Chillicothe, and for several years was editor of the Evangelical Messenger, the organ of the Association at Cleveland, Ohio. Ilis life was one of unremitting activity, and after he had ceased preaching on account of the infirmities of age, his pen was constantly employed in furnishing religious articles for the press. With scarcely a thouglit for himself, but seeking the advancement of the Church and the spiritual good of his neighbors and humanity in general, he labored on day after day until his life was brought to a close August 20, 1871, at Circleville.

Tlie first marriage of, Mr. Dreisbach united him with Catharine Eyer, who died leaving two children. The second marriage was to a sister of the first wife, Fannie Eyer, who died in 1876, at the age of eighty-five years. Our subject was the eighth in order of birth among the children of the second union. At the age of five years, he accompanied his parents from Pennsylvania to Ohio, where he received a common-school education. When tvvenly-one 3'ears old, his father assisted him to ])uy one hundred and sixt}- acres on section 17, Pickaway Township. He cleared the most of the land, erected fine buildings, and added to it until he owned one hundred and eighty-seven acres.

In 1863, our sul)ject enlisted in the Ohio State Militia, and in INIay of the following year, was mustered in at Camp Dennison, becoming a member of Company A, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Ohio Infantry. He did garrison duty at Norfolk, Va., City Point, Whitehouse Landing and IMartinsburg, Va., and at the expiration of his term of service returned home. He resumed his farming operations, and in 1874 bought a farm of one hundred and seventy-three acres on section 18, Pickaway Township, thus l)ecoming the owner of three hundred and sixty acres of fine land. In 1876, he rented his farms and located in Circleville, where he has since been engaged in the implement and seed business on Main Street near Court. In 1886, he built an elegant residence on Court and Union Streets, valued at $10,000, which in 1890 he deeded to his only daughter. He still owns a onehalf interest in a farm of one hundred and seventy acres in Monroe Township. In 1885, he assisted in organizing the Third National Bank, but sold his stock a few years later.

In 1848, Mr. Dreisbach was married to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of jNIichael Reedy, and they became the parents of three children, namely: Sarah F., ]\Irs. Fellows, who died in 1876; Josiah, who died in 1855, when three years old; and Arista, who married II. P. Lorbach, a jeweler at Circleville. Mr. Dreisbach served as Township Trustee six years and Assessor tvro years. He has been District Deputy of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is a charter member and Past Commander of Groce Post No. 156, G. A. R., and has attended the National Encampments of the Order at Denver, Colo., Portland, Me., San Francisco, Cal., St. Louis, Mo., and Columbus, Ohio. P^or forty years he was a member of the Evangelical Association, but in 1884 united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he is Classleader and Steward. In his political belief, he is a stanch Republican, and has served his party in various positions of trust.

^AMES WALKER, We have here one of 1 the most prominent residents and one of ^^:^ ! the very oldest settlers of Scioto Township, ^^^J Pickaway County, as there is hardly an}' one now living who came to this county earlier than he. He was born in Albemarle County, Va., near Charlottesville, the county seat, September 6, 1818, and his father, John Walker, was born on the farm once owned by Thomas Jefferson, at a place called Shadwell, in June, 1786.

The grandfather was born in England, and came to America when a young man, working at his trade, which was that of a carpenter, for Thomas Jefferson. He married a Miss Turner at

Shadwell,and spent the remainder of his life there. His three children were Thomas, Sarah and John, respectively, the latter being the father of our subject. His widow resided with her mother, whose second husband, a Mr. Morgan, carried on a mill belonging to Thomas Jefferson at Old Shad well.

At that place the father of our subject grew to manhood, and soon after leaving there helped to build a large mill at Charlottesville. He then served an apprenticeship as a miller, and in 1816 became head miller, holding that position until 1822. At that time, he bought a mill and carried it on in that county, on Meecham's River, until he came to Ohio in 1834. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, belonging to a cavalry corps which was stationed at Norfolk, A^a., to protect the coast against the landing of the British.

John Walker came to Ohio in 1834, traveling b}' team and wagon over the mountains, making the journey of five hundred miles to Columbus in twenty-one daj'S, and located in the township of Scioto, Pickaway County, on land which now adjoins the farm owned by our subject. He improved considerable land, and at one time owned over four hundred acres, building up his property by industry and economy, for he was poor when he came to this State. He was a man of excellent judgment, was highly esteemed, and was a Democrat in his political views. He died in November, 1861.

Elizabeth Wertenbaker became the wife of John Walker in June, 1816. She was born in Albemarle County, Va., in 1800, and became the mother of sixteen children, fourteen of whom grew to maturity. They were by name: Mary, James, William, John, Sarah, Susan, Thomas, Adeline, Richard, Benjamin Franklin, Charles, Louisa, Milfred, Meriwether L., and INIelissa, respectivel}', and one who died in infancy. The mother of this numerous family lived to reach her eighty-second 3'ear, and died near Salina, Kan., where she had gone to live with her son, Benjamin F.

Our subject canie here in his seventeenth year, and well recollects the journey over the mountains. He drove a team on the journey, and soon began to help in subduing the land in the new home, although he gained some additional schooling in the primitive schools after coining here. The country was practically a wilderness, there being but one improved place between Commercial Point and Darby Creek, six miles west. At the age of twentythree, he began for himself, and, as he was the oldest of the boys and the family was large, he had been accustomed to much responsibilit}-. After working out by the montli in Champaign Count}-^ for a year, he put up a log cabin on his father's farm and was married in 1843. After farming there for two years, he moved to (ieorgesville, Franklin County, where for five years he carried on a general store, which he finally sold, and took an interest in Mr. Beckett's store, at Commercial Point, but two j'ears later sold out his share in this business on account of his health.

Mr. Walker next bought seventy-five acres of land, where James Hewitt now resides, and after living on it from 18,03 to 1857, he gave up farming and located at Commercial Point, because he had been elected Justice of the Peace and had so much public business to attend to that he could not carr}' on his farm. He was also made Postmaster, and served from 1858 to 1864, at whicli time he opened a store, which he disposed of two years later to Mr. Harsh, the present owner. The farm which he now owns was purchased in 1864 and he has put ui)on it many valuable improvements.

Sarah A. Fretwell became the wife of James Walker, December 6, 1843. She was born in Virginia, May 3, 1822, and came here with her parents seven years later. Her five children are INIargaret M., William I)., Robert R.,John F. and IMary L. With the exception of ^600 which Mr. Walker received from his father's estate, he has made all his property unaided and now owns some three hundred acres of finely' improved land, upon which he carries on mixed farming, making a specialty of sheep, of which he keeps a large number. He built a fine large frame barn in 1883 and has an excellent frame house.

As might well be expected, our subject is a Democrat and he sayh that he was rocked in the Jeffersonian cradle of Democrac3% having been born and reared near the home of that illustrious statesman, Thomas Jefferson, who was so tru\y revered bjMiis father and grandfather. In his service as Justice of tlie Peace for nine years, he tried numerous cases and never hud a decision reversed, wliich is a record of which he maj' well feel proud. He has also served as Trustee of the township for many years and in that capacity has aided much in the development of this section.

the very earlj' days of its settlement. The subject of this biographical review is distinguished in its history as one of its first-born sons, who was prominent and influential as a farmer and as a citizen of Walnut Township, his birthplace, during a long and honorable life. He was born July 18, 1806, and was a son of John and Elizabeth (Wells) Morris, who were among the first to take up their abode in the primeval forests of this section. The Morris family was an old and distinguished family of New Jersey, and Morristown of that State was named from our subject's grandfather.

The father of our subject migrated from his native State to Ohio at an early day, and was one of the original settlers of Walnut Township, where he entered land from the Government on section 33, and proceeded to build up a home for himself and his family in tiie primeval forests of Pickaway Count}-. The}- had to move into a log cabin, and suffered the usual privations and hardships incidental to frontier life. The father died February 20, 1842, at a ripe old age. He had fifteen children, of whom fourteen gi-ew to maturity.

John Morris was reared to man's estate amid pioneer environments, and was early inured to hard work. Before the time of railways, he used to take a load of flour, or other merchandise, to Zanesville, and bring back dvy goods and other commodities in exchange for the Circleville merchants, when that city was a small town. He became one of the leading farmers of his native township, and by his activity and shrewd management acquired a goodly amount of property and left his famil}- in comfortable circumstances. He was for many years an important figure in the oflficial life of Walnut Township, which he served for man}' terms as a Trustee and Treasurer. He WHS also Justice of the Peace for several years, and for three years he was Count}- Commissioner. In politics, he was a loyal Democrat. He was enterprising not only in conducting his own affairs, but also when he had civic interests to look after, and favored whatsoever was for the good of his native township and county. He was a sensible man, who was capable of wise discrimination, and was accurate in his judgments, and his advice was often sought in weighty matters. He was often called upon to settle estates in various parts of the county, and was noted for the fidelity and strict integrity with which he discharged his duties as an administrator. He departed this life June 5, 1877, greatly lamented by his family, to whom he had been a devoted husband and father, and by a large circle of acquaintances, among whom lie had many warm friends. He was greatly missed by the church to which he belonged, the United Brethren, which he had been partly instrumental in upbuilding. Before there was any cliurch of that denomination here, lie had often given the use of his house for services, and he was one of the leading officials of the church after its establishment for many years.

Mr. Morris married Miss Delilah Bowman in 1831, and she still survives him. She is familiarly called "Aunt Lilah" by those who know and love her, and she is a noble representative of the pioneer daughters of Pickaway County. She was born near Newark, this State, May 11, 1814, and still retains her health and mental faculties to a remarkable degree for one of her venerable age. She is a daughter of William and Barbara Bowman, who were early settlers of Washington Township, Pickaway County, whither they came when very young, the Bowman family originating in Yivginia. For many years she has been a consistent member of the United Brethren Church, and is truly a Christian. She is the mother of fourteen children, of whom all but one grew to manhood and womanhood. A sou, John T., died at the age of sixteen years, and a daughter, P^lizabeth, is dead. The twelve surviving children are Sanuiel; Lydia, wife of Thomas Wells; Melinda, wife of John Lincoln; IMary, wife of Caleb Hall; Henry B.; Jane, wife of John Wliolaver; Kate; Soi)hia; Milton; Lewis L; Charles E.; and Mora E.. wife of N. A. Warner.

Our subject's son Lewis was born in Walnut Township August 15, 1853. and was reared on the old family homestead, on which he still lives. He was a bright scholar in his 30uth, had the advantages of a good education, and for some five years engaged in the profession of teaching. His sister Sophia and brothers, with the exce[)tion of John, also taught school successfully. He has devoted himself mainl}' to agiicultural pursuits, and stands among the wide-awake, well-to-do farmers and stock-raisers of his native township. The home farm contains two hundred and seventyseven acres of valuable land, which are under fine tillage, and are replete witli modern improvements. Mr. Morris is a man of sound understanding and good business habits, and his fellow-citizens, appreciating his fitness for office, have called him to assist in the management of public affairs, and he is now serving as a Trustee of the township. He is identified with the Democrats in politics, and socially, is a Knight of Pythias.

/A^ HARLES W. HIGOINS, the popular and (If ^^ well-known physician, has borne a consi)ic- ^^^y' uous part in the rise and growth of the village of Derb}', materially as a business man, and socially, educationally and religiously as a publicspirited citizen, who has the good of the community at heart. A native of Ohio, the Doctor was born in Franklin County, November 1, 1838. His father, whose given name was also Charles, was born in Mar3'land, in 1809, and he was the son of another Charles Iliggins, who is supposed to have been a native of Maryland. The family is of English origin, and settled in this countr}' in Colonial times, where its various members have followed dif- ferent i)rofessions and occupations. The grandfather of our subject was a farmer. In 1811, he abandoned liis old home in Maryland, and witli his wife and children journeyed with a team across the mountains, to ft)nnd a new home in tlie forest wilds of Oliio, being several montlis on the way. He at last arrived in Franklin County, where he secured sever.al Lliousand acres of land b^^ means of military claims, and lie took up his abode in a log house, or double log cabin, in which he kept a hotel, which was a favorite stopping place for new-comers, and often as many as fort}' teams of the emigrants would stop there at one time. He was on intimate terms with the Indians who lived near him. The country was wild and sparsely settled, with plenty of wild game, deer often being seen in droves, and a haunch of venison procured by his hand would sometimes regale his guests. He was widely known, and his death at the age of sixty was lamented by his fellow-pioneers. In politics, he was a Whig, and alwa3'S stood firmly by his part\\ After his father's death, the father of our subject managed the hotel and farmed at tiie same time, having a fine farm of two hundred and fifteen acres, whose value he so increased by substantial improvements and good cultivation, that it was worth $50 an acre at the time of his death, which occurred in 1855, at the age of forty-nine years. He was a man of remarkable energy and pronounced force of character, who rose early and woiked late, and his death was a serious blow to the interests of his township, whose growth he had variously promoted. His political convictions were strong, and he sided with the Whigs. He was greatly aided in his life work by a capable, industrious wife, wiiose maiden name was Drusilla Ball. She was born in FaActte Count}', Pa., in 1805, and in 1811 came to Ohio with her mother and step-father, Mr. INIanning, her own father having died in Pennsylvania when she was an infant. vShe was a consistent Christian in word and deed, and in her death, at the age of fifty years, the Methodist Episcopal Church lost one of its most efficient membeis. She was the mother of eight children, of whom seven grew to maturity, namely: Lauretta, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Julia, Samuel C, Charles W. and Jane A.

The boyhood of our subject was passed on a farm. He was given ever}- advantage to obtain a liberal education, and profited thereby. His first schooling was oljtained in the district sclioolhouse in the village of Alton, that was rudely furnished with slab benches in pioneer style, and the school was of the subscription order, the teacher boarding around among the various families of the district. At the age of sixteen, our subject went to Columbus to attend the public schools of that city, and after studying therein two years he entered the Capital University, in which he was a student two years. He next took a nine-months' course in C4ranger's Commercial College in the same city, and was graduated from that institution at the end of that time. Wishing to still further perfect his education, he afterward spent two years in hard study at Dennison LTniversit3\

The breaking out of the war found the Doctor closely engaged with his books, but in the second year of the rebellion he laid aside his studies to offer his services to his country, enlisting August 11, 1862, in Company C, Ninety-fifth Ohio Infantry. He was mustered into the army at Camp Chase, and was ordered at once with his regiment to Cumberland Gap. Before arriving there, however, Kirby Smith was met with a force of twenty-five thousand skilled soldiers, and though the command to which our subject was attached numbered but seven thousand raw recruits, they fought gallantly with the enem}-, and after falling back three times were finally surrounded and about ninetenths of the men captured, only about one hundred and fifty of the soldiers composing our subject's regiment escaping from the clutches of the enem}', he being one of that number. The scattered troops were collected at Lexington, Ky., and retreated in good order before the enemy, by the way of Frankfort to Louisville, where the}' were joined by reinforcements, and Kirby Smith retired southward. The doctor was then detailed with his comrades to guard the Jefferson tt Madison Railway, at Madison, for three weeks. They were then sent to Camp Lew Wallace, where the men were all paroled. Tliey were sul:)sequcntlv ordered to Cami) Cliase, and in February were sent into the field again. The next engagement in which they took a conspicuous part was at Guntown, where many of the men were cut to pieces and many were captured. The hardships and privations of a soldier's life were too much for our subject, who broke down under the continued strain, and January 19. 1863, he was discharged on a surgeon's certificate of disability. For what he did and suffered he now gets a pension of $8 a month, although he did not apply for it until the new pension law went into effect.

The Doctor had laid a solid foundation for his medical studies in his early education, his object in entering the profession being to prepare himself for the post of Assistant Surgeon in the army, but the war closed four months before he had completed his course. He read two years with Dr. Lafayette Woodruff, of Alton, and then attended two courses of lectures at the Starling Medical College at Columbus, from which he was graduated with honor June 30, 1865. He first opened an office at Martinsville, Ind., where he was in partnership with Dr. George Richey for three months. He then returned to this State, established himself at Big Plain, Madison County, married there, and was actively engaged in practice at that point for twenty years. During the last two years of his residence in that county, he was interested in the grain trade at Lilly Chapel. In 1884, the Doctor came to the village of Derby to engage in the grain business, building an elevator, and the following year removed his family here. The elevator was burned in 1886, but was at once rebuilt, and in 1887 our subject and his partner, Mr. Deyo, with whom he had been doing business under the firm name of Higgins & Deyo, sold out the business to the present proprietors of the elevator. The Doctor did not by any means abandon his profession, but steadily giew in favor with the people in the village and in the surrounding country, and he has many patients under his care.

Our subject was married December 31, 1865, to Miss Jane A. Say, who is likewise a native of Ohio, born in Lockburn, January 19, 1842. She is gifted with those gracious qualities that mark the true home-maker, and devotes herself cheerfully to her household. Her marriage with our subject has been hallowed to them bv the birth of ten children, eight of wlioin are now living: Minnie, Laura, Carrie, Florence, Walter, Nelson, Loretta and Mamie. Minnie and Loretta are teaching, the former at Alton and the latter at AVorthington.

Dr. Iliggins is a high-minded gentleman, of rijje culture and pleasant address, who exerts a wholesome influence in the community of whicli he forms so important a part. He is a true friend of education, takes a deep interest in it as President of the Board of Education of the village of Derby, and he was largely instrumental in securing the location of the Township High School here. He is a member of the Odd Fellows' lodge in this place, and also of the Knights of Pythias lodge and of Talmage Jvodge No. 194. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Church, and take an active part in church and Sunday-school work, the Doctor having served two years as Superintendent of the Sunday-school. In politics, he was formerly a Republican, but the last five years he has been a Prohibitionist.

^^ W. BOWERS. Prominent among the ^^^ citizens of that part of INIadison County (TL/Ji) embraced in Darby Township who were born here in the early years of its settlement, is the gentleman whose name is at the head of this biographical review. His farm lies three miles west of Plain City, some of his land being in Union County, and his residence is near the county

Our subject v,as born .June 10, 1826, a son of Daniel Bowers, of whom a sketch appears elsewhere. He is the third child and second son of his parents. When he first went to school, the school was taught in the primitive log house of pioneer da vs. When he was thirteen years old. he went to live with Albert Newton, of Darby Township, and remained with him until he was eighteen years old. At that age, he started in life for himself and found plenty of work on farms, receiving fair waives for the times, his services being in constant demand as he was both a skillful and faithful worker. He was thus engaged until he was twentyseven years of age, wlicn lie was married, and afterward located on his present farm in Darby Township. A log house stood on the place, which he repaired and fitted up for occu|)ancy. He has ninety-live acres of land, lying partly in Inion County, and all well improved and sui)plied with all the conveniences for cMriying on agriculture. Mr. Bowers devotes it to general farming, has some tine stock and is doing a profitable business. His farm has been developed almost entirely by his own hard inoneer labors, and he has l)rought it to a fine condition, having the land iiiuler tliorough cultivation. It is i)rovided with necessary Iniildings, and the whole place is orderly and well ar ranged.

Mv. Bowers was married, in 18');}, to Miss Lovina, a daughter of Samuel and Lucinda Smith, who were pioneers of Madison County. She. too, was a native of Darby Township, born September 24, 1825, and reared in the same neiglrborhood with her husband. Her paternal grandparents came to Ohio in 1816, her father accompan}'- ing them. Both he and his wife are dead, the latter d^'ing when Mrs. Bowers was but five years old. INIrs. Bowers herself died September 10, 1880, and her mortal remains were placed in tlie Smith Cemetery in Darby Township. Her death was a sad loss to those of her own household, to whom she had so long and faitlifully ministered. and the entire community mourned for her with her loved ones, as she had always been a true friend to her neighbors, gladl\" helping them when in trouble and sym])athizing with them in their sorrows. She was the mother of three children, two sons and a daughter: Samuel S., who died in 1861, at the age of five years and ten months; Mary L., who died December 28, 1877, aged twenty years, four months and nineteen days; and James W., who resides on the farm with our subject. The latter was born April 27, 1862. and was married October 10, 1883, to Elma Harper. He is a bright and active young farmer and is making his mark among the men of liis class in his native county. Our subject has long been prominently identified with the public life of this part of Madison County, his fellow-citizens holding him in the utmost confidence, having a just appreciation of his merits and capability. He has been Trustee of the Township of Darb}' since 1881, with the exception of two years, and has always encouraged all plans that were calculated to enhance its wellbeing. In politics, he is a sound Re})ublican. Socially, he is a member of Pleasant Valley Lodge No. 193, I. O. O. F., at Plain City, and also of the Daughters of Rebekah Lodge.

^^ AMUKL 8. ROBISON is a leading agri- '^^^ culturist of Pleasant Township, Madison Count}'. He owns and operates three hundred and sixty-three acres of valuable land situated on the London Pike, five and a half miles from Mt. Sterling. It is all under a high state of cultivation, and the well-tilled fields yield a golden tribute to the owner, while the many improvements indicate his thrift and enterprise.

Mr. Robison was born in Clarke County, Ohio, about eleven miles from Springfield, November 9. 1826. He is the seventh in a family of nine cliildren, whose parents were John R. and Mary (Edmiston) Robison. His father was born in South Carolina, and with his parents came to the Buckeye State at the age of twelve years. The mother was born in Tennessee and their wedding was celebrated in Champaign County. In the spring of 1827, the}' removed to Pleasant Township, Madison County, and our subject was early inured to all kinds of farm labor. His school privileges were very limited, but he loved books, and throughout his busy life has made the most of his opportunities and has become a well-informed man. He reads much and keeps well posted on all questions of the day.

On the 18th of October, 1849, Mr. Robison was joined in wedlock with Miss Margaret!]. Fitzgerald of Madison County. Unto them were born three children but only one is now living, Mrs. Mary E. BoUes, a resident of Pleasant Township. One died in infancy and Edward J., who was married, died April 27, 1891, leaving three children. The mother of the family died December 9, 1878. Mr.

Robison was again married, February 19, 1880, his second union being with Mrs. Mary A. Clark, nee Beale. She had two children by her first marriage.

Mr. Robison resided upon his father's farm in Monroe Township, Pickaway County, for two years after his first marriage and then with two brothers purchased two hundred and sixty-three acres of land, to which he removed in 1851. He afterward became sole owner of this tract and has extended the boundaries of his farm by the purchase of an additional one hundred acres. This farm is one of the best in the community. It is well tilled and the home is a pleasant residence.

In 1848, Mr. Robison cast his vote with the Whig party. He joined the Republican party on its organization and voted for John C. Fremont in 1856. He was an uncompromising Union man, and though he could not himself enter the service, sent a substitute to the war. The cause of education finds in him a warm friend, and while serving as School Director for the long term of twenty years, has done effective service in its interest. In 1851, he became a member of the Methodist Church and has served as its Steward. He is a well-known and prominent citizen of the community and well deserves representation in this volume.

«^^ECUMSEH ]\nLLAR is a native of Ilarrif/f(^s\ son Township, and one of its leading citi- ^^j^ zcns. He has here, on section 22, one of the finest and best-equipped stock farms in Pickaway Township, which he devotes principally' to breeding trotting and running horses, and he has alreadj^ acquired a high reputation for his fine stock. Our subject was born Juh' 23, 1851, and is a son of the late Adam Millar, a former well-known citizen of Harrison Township, who is represented elsewhere in this volume.

Mr. Millar grew to man's estate in Harrison Township, and its public schools laid the foundation of a liberal education. He was a bright scholar and had every advantage for training his mind. For two years he was a pupil in the academy at

Bloom in gburgh, in Faj'ette County, and he subsequently attended the Normal School at Lebanon, where he pursued a fine course of studies. He had been reared to the life of a farmer, and after he left school liis tastes for that calling led him to adopt it for his life work. He is principally engaged in breeding high-grade trotters and running horses, and is conducting a successful and extensive business in that line, making it a point to breed none but the best, and he is already widel}' known for the superiority of his stock for speed, endurance and other good qualities required in a standard horse. His farm is admirably adapted to stock purposes, having all tlie requisites for such a farm, and it is a model of its kind.

Mr. Millar was first married November 26, 1874, to Miss Jennie Weigand, a daughter of Dill Weigand, formerly of this township, but now deceased. The present wife of our subject bore the maiden name of Lucy M. Stage, and is a daughter of Samuel W. and Jane B. (Bell) Stage. By this marriage there are two children, Adam T. and Hattie V.

Our subject is a man of brain, steady nerve and decided character, who is quick to think and prompt to act, and enjo3'sa high reputation as an exceedingl}^ sagacious man of business. He takes a i>atriotic interest in his native county, and all feasible plans for its advancement are sure of his approval and material assistance in putting them into execution. His political affiliations are with the Democrats, and that party has no truer adherent in this section than he.

AVID K. WILSON. Among the prominent citizens of Pickaway County, wlio have passed their entire lives within its limits, is this gentleman, who was born in Salt Creek Township, November 6, 1843, and is prominently identified with the farming interests of his native place. His estate is splendidly located in the Salt Creek Valley, and adjoins the corporation of Tarlton. It is watered by Salt Creek, which makes it excellently adapted for stock-raising purposes, as well as general farming. Two hundred and seventy-five acres are included in the farm, wliich is embellislied with first-class improvements in the way of buildings and agricultural implements.

Hugh Wilson, father of our subject, was born in Ireland in 1813, and sliortly after tlie de.atli of his mother accompanied his father and remaining members of the family to the United States, being about twelve years old at the time. His father, John, settled in Washington County, Pa., and remained tliere until 1835. About that year, -lolin Wilson and family- removed to Ohio, and settled in Salt Creek Township, Pickawa}- County, on a farm which was 3'et a wilderness, remaining there until he died in 183G. Hugh Wilson was one of four cliildren, two sons and two daughters, all of whom are now deceased. For several 3'ears he was Captain of a local company of militia, which he drilled regularly. He held various political offices, as well as positions of responsibility in tiie Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was a meml)er for man}' years. He was an active and zealous Christian, and was a pillar in the church with which he was connected. On all the current events of the day, he was well posted, and his opinion was influential in favor of pul)lic measures.

]\Iarch 8, 1836, Hugh Wilson was married to Miss Anna Noble, who died October 1, 1839. The two children born of tlie union are also deceased. The second marriage of Mr. Wilson united him with Miss Margaret Kinnear, their wedding being solemnized October 5, 1842. Februaiy 17, 1850, death called from earth the wife, who left, beside her husband, three children to mourn her loss. They are David K.; Nelson H., who died in the army at Pilot Knob, Mo., in 1863; and Josephine, Mrs. George R. Baker, of Mt. \'ernon,Knox Count}', Ohio. Mr. Wilson afterward married Mary Augusta, their wedding being celebrated October 1, 1851. The wife passed from eaitli .January 8, 1855. April 15, 1856, Mr. Wilson and Miss Susan Lybrand were united in the holy bonds of wedlock at Philadelphia, Pa., and the}' lived together in mutual happiness until Mr. Wilson died, October 5, 1875. Mrs. Wilson died July 30, 1876.

born, he has continued to make his home up to the present time. He remained under the parental roof in his boyhood, attending the district school, and aiding in the farm work until lie was about twenty, when he formed a partnership with his father, and ever afterward managed the place. March 8, 1871, the marriage of our subject to Miss Jennie K. Williams took place, and the union thus formed was a happy one, until the wife died, January 31, 1890, leaving to mourn her loss a bereaved husband and five bright children: Frank K., Willie II., Leslie D., Charle}', and Ross J. Mrs. Wilson was born in Clear Creek Townshi}), Fairfield County, this State, July 16, 1840, and was the daughter of Benjamin and P^lizabeth Williams, worthy people who belonged to the farming community of Ohio. She was an intelligent and worthy woman, and a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which Mr. AYilson also belongs. In his political belief, he is a member of the Republican party, and, socially, is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, his position among the popular and prominent farmers of Pickaway Count}' being an established one.

^i^ELSOM J. DUN LAP, of Pickaway Town- I jjj ship, stands among the foremost farmers ;l\,i^j and stockmen who have played such an important i)art in the development of Pickaway County within the last quarter of a century. He is an extensive land-holder, has a large and wellconducted farm, that is a model in all respects, and he is greatly interested in raising horses and other stock of the finest breeds. He did gallant service in the navy during the late war, and has been a conspicuous figure in the political and civic life of this section since coming here.

Our subject is one of Ohio's native-born sons, Chillicothe his birthplace, and May 30, 1843, the date of his birth. His father, whose given name was John, was born in Virginia in 1811, and was a son of a A'irginian farmer, who bore the same name as himself. John Dunlap, Sr., carne to Ohio as early as 1798, and took up land in Ross County, about six miles north of Chillicothe, and there he carried on farming until his death, at an advanced age, in 1856. The father of our subject was one of six children, and came to Ohio with the famil}^ in 1825, when he was a bo}'. After he attained manhood, he bought some land in Ross County, and became a very successful farmer, dj'ing in 1878, at a ripe old age. He married Mary A. Manier, a native of Ross County, and a daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Manier, who were born in Maryland, and were eaily settlers of Ross County. She is still living, at the age of seventy-tliree years, and is an honored member of the Methoddist Episcopal Church.

Of six sons, five of whom are living, our subject is the second in order of birth. He was carefully reared in the pleasant home of his childhood on his father's farm, and at the district school laid the foundation of liis education, which was aftez*- ward carried on at Mt. Pleasant Academ}^ which he attended a short time, and at a Commercial College at Chillicothe, where he pursued a regular business course, and subsequently taught two terms. But November 19, 1863, he threw aside all personal considerations to join the nav}^, becoming a member of the Mississippi squadron, having previously had a little experience as a soldier at the time of Morgan's raid, traveling through Ross, Jackson and other counties, and all through Southern Ohio on a scouting expedition after that dashing rebel raider; he also took part in the Kirby Smith raid, those in pursuit being known as the "squirrel hunters." About a month after he enlisted, he was detailed to the Paymaster's Department, and had charge of stores, clothing, etc., acting as purser-steward for the balance of his term. His term of enlistment expired January 1, 1865, and he was honorably discharged at Memphis, with a well-earned record for fine soldiership and general efticienc}' wherever he had been placed.

Returning to Ross County after he left the arm}', our subject turned his attention to the peaceful pursuit of agriculture, which Horace Greeley so aptl}' termed "the noblest of profes- sions." In 1868, he came to Pickawa.y County, and purchased a part of the farm upon which he now resides. He has replaced an old log cabin with a fine, large and conveniently arranged house, and has otherwise greatly improved his homestead and farm, of which three hundred acres lie around his home and the remaining six hundred acres near by, this property being among the most desirable estates in the county. It is well watered, the head w^aters of Congo Creek passing through it, besides several fine springs in different parts of the farm; extensive tiling has also been done, so that the drainage is perfect. It is very advantageously located on the Maysville and Zanesville Turnpike, whi(!h passes by the west end of the home farm.

Mr. Dunlap deals in stock very heavily, feeding several carloads of cattle each year, and raises many horses, his stock all being high grade. He is one of the wealthy men of Pickaway Count}', although he began life with limited means. He needed no other capital than his capacity for well-directed labor, his quick perceptive powers, his clear insight into business methods, and his sj'stematic and judicious manner of conducting his aft'airs. He is one of the leaders in finances in this part of the State, being Vice-president and Director of the Scioto Valley Bank, at Kingston, which owes in part its high standing as an important factor in the business world to his connection with it, and he is also President of the Kingston Tile Company. He is prominently know-n in political circles as a representative Republican, whose counsel is valued at district, county and State conventions, which he has often attended as a delegate. He is distinguished in the annals of the party in this region as the first Republican elected to the office of Treasurer in this township, which position he held two terms. He is one of the charter members of the local grange, and has held all the offices therein from that of Master down. Both he and his wife are among the most active members of the Presbyterian Church at Kingston.

Mr. Dunlap was married, December 11, 1867, to Miss Elizabeth Bell, who presides graciously over their beautiful home, and pleasantly aids him in dispensing its abundant iiospitalities to any friend wlio may happen beneath their roof. Mrs. Dunlap was born and reared near ( 'liillicot he. and is a daughter of Hugh and Lavina (Keiiick) Hell. Her father is a pros])erou.s farniei-, living near Chillicothe. Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap have had five children: Mary. Henick, Nellie. Alice,and one who died in infancy. Mary is finely educated and quite accomplished, and a talented and trained artist. After attending Oxford Eemale College, two years were spent by her in an art school at Toledo, and one year in another art school at Columbus. She has a fine collection of paintings that are the work of her hand, and wherever she has exhibited her pictures, she has been awarded premiums for her brilliant and artistic work. Renick is pursuing a course of studies at Columbus, and the two youngest children are in school at Kingston.

^P:EFERS0N E. valentine, who is a prominent and enterprising resident of "Washington Township, I'ickawa}- Countyj was born in Frederick County, Md., September 20, 1837. He is a son of Henr^- Valentine, also a native of that State, who emigrated to Ohio in 1851, and, after making his home for a few years in the above-named township, died in 1854. He was a member in good standing of the Lutheran Church, to which society he was a liberal and cheerful contributor.

The maiden name of our .subject's mother was Sarah P^card. She was a native of the same State as was her husband and passed awa\- when in her seventy-eighth year, firm in the faith of the United Brethren Church. She l)ecame the mother of six children, only four of whom are living. Mr. Valentine by a previous marriage had born to him a family of four children. Our subject was the eldest of the parental family and was fourteen years of age when the removal was made to this State. He was reared on the home farm and was permitted to attend school only a few months in the Avinter. After the death of his father, the care of his mother and the rest of the family fell upon his young shoulders, and, bravely assuming the responsibility, he carried on the farm, thus providing them with the necessities of life.

The original of this sketch operated a farm for several years in Circleville Township and about two years in Pickaway Township. He came to his present residence in Washington Township in 1873, and has thus made his abiding-place here for the past nineteen years. In January, 1865, Mr. Valentine was united in marriage to Miss .Susannah, daughter of Daniel M. and Catherine Pontius, the father Ijeing born in this count}'. He was the son of Daniel Pontius, who emigrated from the Keystone State to Ohio in the pioneer da3'S and died after reaching a ripe old age. The father of Mrs. Valentine was one of a family of eight children, three of whom are living. He followed the occupations of a farmer, and at his death had accumulated the magnificent sum of one thousand acres of land, all of which was the direct result of his industry and perseverance, as he started out in life witli limited means. lie died April 19, 1888, when sixty-nine years of age. Religiously, lie was a memlier of the United Brethren Church. His wife, the mother of Mrs. Valentine, was known in her maidenhood as Catherine Klar. She was born in Walnut Township, Pickaway Count}^, and is still living, being sixty-nine years of age. She is also identified with the I'nited Brethren Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Valentine, of this sketch, have had thirteen children, namely: Clinton B., deceased; Gertrude, Arthur, Saddle, Victor, Harry, Jennie, Daisy, Cora, Bertfia, Alice. Edna and Monroe. Miss Gertrude married William Warner and is at present residing at Circleville. In politics, our subject is a Democrat and has been a member of the School lioard for six years. For eight years, he served as Trustee of his township, and during that long period gave perfect satisfaction to his fellow-townsmen. Mrs. Valentine is identified witli the United Brethren Church and is a most estimable lady, active in all good works.

The original of this sketch is the possessor of three hundred and twenty-seven acres of land, situated on sections If) and 16, where he carries on farming in a most profitable manner. His place is supplied with all the needful farm buildings, the most conspicuous of which is his handsome brick residence, which was erected in 1882. He is engaged in general farming and in raising all kinds of good stock. Mr. Valentine began life by operating a thresher when sixteen years of age, which occupation he has continued more or less since, having threshed on his own account for twent^^-five years. He is self-made in the truest sense of that term and ranks high among the progressive and well-to-do residents of Pickaway County.

11/ ON. HOMER S. QUINN, M. D. But few y men have led a more active life than has our subject nor One that has yielded better fruits. Well-born and well-bred, his successes have been easy and assured. He is the son of the Rev. Isaac Quinn, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1784. His mother was Cynthia Witten, and was born in Tazewell County, Va., in 1790. The former was a clerg3'man in the Episcopal Church, but during his ministry he fitted himself for the practice of medicine, which he began in Virginia, soon after the close of the AVar of 1812. He remained in that State until 18.30, when, with his family, consisting of his wife and six children, he came to Ohio and settled in Highland County, where he continued m active practice until his death, which occurred in October, 1843. his wife having passed away before him in 1867. Of the nine children born to them, six were sons and three daughters.

Homer Quinn was the youngest of his father's family, and was born in Highland Count}'^, February 28, 1839. He received a common-school education and afterward attended the Greenfield Seminary. He was engaged in farming until about 1859, when he began the study of medicine in connection with his brother, the late Dr. Jehu H. Quinn, of New Vienna, Clinton County. Our subject attended lectures at the medical college in Cincinnati, from which he was graduated in the spring of

In the fall of 1877, Dr. C^uinn was elected on the Democratic ticket to the Sixty-third (General Assembly of Ohio, and served for one terra. He has filled the office of Township Clerk, also that of Treasurer, and has been a meml)er of the Ihiion School Board. He takes an active part in all local and political affairs and is a straight-forward Democrat in his political preference. Fraternally, our subject is a member of West Jefferson Lodge No. 412, I. O. O. F., and belongs to the Knights of P^^thias.

Dr. Quinn was married in West Jefferson, April 27, 1870, to Miss Bettie B.Putnam, who is a native of that city. The lady is a daughter of the late Horace Putnam, who was filling the office of Treasurer of Madison County at the time of his death. Her mother's maiden name was Narcissus Mantle. Dr. Quinn is one of the leading citizens of West Jefferson and is widely known throughout this portion of the State. He is a man who aims high, and seldom fails in what he undertakes.

fi'LBERT T. CORDRAY. London Village counts among its most i)rominent and able citizens the gentleman whose name appears above. Many are the legal frays in which he is engaged, for he is an Attorney-atlaw and Notary Public, and has the bulk of such business done in this place. Our subject was born at Uhrichsvillc, Tuscarawas County, this State, July 26, 1861. He is of most worthy parentage, being the son of Thornton and Hannah (Scott) Cordray, both natives of Tuscarawas County.

Our subject's father was for many years engaged as a bridge-builder for the public roads, and was the owner of a portable sawmill. The first break which came in his employment of this character was when he enlisted in the Civil War. He joined the Fifty-first Ohio Infantry in the month of September, 1861, and faithfully served until he yielded up his life a willing sacrifice to the principles of freedom and union. His death occurred at the battle of Cliickamauga, where he was shot September 19, 1863. He served for some time in iiis regiment as Orderly-Sergeant, and it is recorded of liim that until the time of his death he missed no battle in which his regiment Avas engaged. The Republican princii)k's were dear to him.

Our subject's mother is now a resident of New Philadelphia, this State. Albert Cordray is the only child given to the care of this worthy couple, and he was reared as tenderly as circumstances would permit. The first of the Cordray family to settle in the Buckeye State was Isaac Cordray, grandfather of our subject, who, with his wife, Elizabeth (Young) Cordray, came hither from JNIaryland at an early day, and, taking up a section of land in Tuscarawas County, devoted himself to farming. He had a family of five cliildren. He is deceased, but his wife still survives at the age of eiglity-eight. Our subject's maternal grandparents were Samuel and Margaret McOuiie, also natives of Tuscarawas County. They were all workers of the soil, and tiie family numbered, as did that of his father's father, five children.

Albert Cordra}' received tlie greater i)art of his education at New Philadelphia, where he remained until fifteen years of age. After that, he spent two winter terms of school in Union Township, and then attended the National Normal University at Lebanon, from which he graduated in the scientific course in 1883. After completing his university course, our subject went to Mt. Sterling and spent two years there as Principal of the grammar department of the school, and was Superintendent of the same school for two jears. The following seven months were diversified by an experience as commercial traveler. It was a rest and cliange, but our subject had other, ambitions. His spare time during this period was taken up in reading law, and he was admitted to the Bar March 5, 1891. Soon after he opened an office at London Village, and has been successful in his practice to a gratifying degree since that time.

Our subject's marriage took place in 1883, when he was united to Miss Emma Kenned}', of Urichsville. They are both enterprising, ambitious young people, who are satisfied only with the best ele- ments of social enjo,yment. They have one son, whose name is George. Mr. Cordray is in liis pohtical preference a Republican. Fraternally, he is a Mason, and is also numbered among the Knights of Pythias. Alrcad}' well known as a lawyer of ability in his county, one is justified in expecting of him a prominent success.

ICIIAEL HERBERT, Teller of the People's .and Drovers' Bank of Washington C. H., was born near the city of Limerick, Ireland, September 25, 1829. His parents were James and Ann (Massie) Herbert. He received his education in Ireland, whence, with his father's famil}^ he emigrated to Canada, in 1840. Two years later, at London, in the now Province of Ontario, but then Canada West, where the family liad located, he began the study of the printing business, in the office of the TimeSy then published by Henry C. Grant, its founder, as the Conservative, or Tory, oi'gan at that point. After liaving acquired a practical knowledge of "the art preservative," he migrated to Cincinnati, Ohio, in May, 1850, and there remained, engaged in business pursuits, until the autumn of 1855, when he became a resident of Washington C. IL, accepting at the time the foremansbip of the office of the Register. While thus employed, he performed much editorial work on that journal.

During the sojourn of Mr. Herbert in the Queen City, he became acquainted with Elgar Brown Pearce, editor and founder of the Washington Register., and to the intimacy tliereb}' formed may be attributed the direct cause of liis change of residence and location, as mentioned, at the county seat of Fayette.

On the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Herbert became a member of the first military company recruited in Fayette County by Capt. John M. Bell, an uncle of his wife, in response to the call of President Lincoln for seventy-live thousand volunteers to aid in suppressing the great rebellion. The company was mustered into service at Camp

Jackson, near Columbus, as Company F of the Twenty-second Ohio Infantr3^ It served for four months, the scene of its campaigning being chiefly on "the sacred soil of the Old Dominion." After he was mustered out, Mr. Herbert did not again enter the service, but resumed his labors in the office of the Register, and there continued until about the time of the death of its publisher, his old-time friend, Elgar B. Pearce.

On the 1st of January 1866, Mr. Herbert was employed as book-keeper in the First National Bank of Washington C. H., and was appointed Teller thereof in 1868. When that institution left the National fold and entered the private banking field, he retained his position as Teller, and at this time (September, 1892) still continues to officiate in that capacity. He was Treasurer of the first, second and third building and loan associations organized in Washington - the Fayette, Enterprise and Homestead.

The residence of Mr. Herbert, which is pleasantlylocated on the southeast corner of North and Cherry Streets, is presided over by his accomplished wife, who was known in maidenhood as Virginia Bell Knight. She is a granddaughter of Col. Joseph Bell, who was a well-known pioneer of the Fayette and Highland section of Southern Ohio. She was born in Bellefontaine, this State, and m infancy was taken by her parents to New Orleans, where her father, Salathiel F. Knight, was for some time engaged in conducting a brokerage and commission business, and where, in 1840, j^ellow fever caused his death. Two of his infant children, James Austin and Joseph Rufus, also died in the South.

Mr. Knight and Jane Bell (mother of Mrs. Herbert) were united in marriage on the 29th of July, 1828. Shortly after the death of Mr. Knight, the mother and three children, Joseph, Verrelle S. and Virginia B., returned to the old Col. Bell homestead at Washington C. II., and since that time this city has been the permanent home of Mrs. Herbert. Virginia B. Knight and Elgar B. Pearce were married in 1857, and to them were born two children: Elizabeth B., wife of John Logan, an attorne}' of Washington C. H.; and Fannie A., wife of Alex. S. Ballard, Teller of the Commercial Bank. Mr.

Mrs. Pearce became the wife of Mr. Herbert on the 20th of January, 1870. She has been a member of the Presbj^terian Church about twenty-five years. Thc^^ have one son, Willard Robinson, who was born August 30, 1874. He is a graduate of the Washington High School, and is now (Juh% 1892) one of the clerical force of the bank wherein his father has so long been engaged in business conduct.

The mother of Mrs. Herbert was twice married, her second husband being James Madison Jenkins, now deceased. Mrs. Jenkins died at her residence, now the home of Mrs. Herbert, June 6, 1888. The parents of Mr. Herbert are both dead.

OHN WESLEY CHENOWETH. The gentleman whose name figures above may be counted among the prominent farmers and stock-raisers of Madison County, where his home is pleasantly located in Range Township. He is a native of this county, having been born in Pleasant Township, September 9, 1846, to J. B. and Eliza (Foster) Chenoweth, for a further history of whom the reader is referred to their sketch in another portion of this work.

He of whom we write is the third in order of bu'th in a family of nine children. He has been a resident of Range Township since two years of age, and remained at home aiding in carrying on the farm until twent3'-live years old, when he began life on his own account. Mr. Chenoweth was married October 22, 1872. to Miss Amanda Aletha Henry, of Bloomingburgh, Fayette County. She departed this life December 18, 1874, and our subject, returning home, resided with his father one year and then went to his farm, where he remained three years prior to his second marriage, when he was married to Miss Sarah Caroline Creath, who was born in Mt. Sterling, February 23, 1852, and is the daughter of Owen M. and Harriet E. (Loofbonrrow) Creath. She received her early education ill Ihe schools of her district and attended three months at London, this State. When eighteen years of age, siie l)egan teaching school, whicii occupation she followed for nine years with signal success.

In April, 1879, John W. Chenowetli moved to the place were he is at present residing, the estate, which includes two hundred and sixteen acres, being his portion of tlic old liome farm. He has erected splendid outbuildings on the place, not the least conspicuous among which is his commodious residence. He has laid many rods of tiling and i)iaced his farm under such excellent cultivation that it ranks among the verj' best in the county.

Mr. and IMrs. Chenoweth have two children: INIary Browning, who was born January 12, 1882, and Helen liernice, who was born July 7, 1«88. Our subject in his political relations is a Reiniblican, casting his first vote in 1868 for U. S. Grant. He has represented his i)arty at various times in the county and congressional conventions and is a most active worker in its ranks. With his wife, he is a devoted meml)er of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in whicii body he occupies the position of Trustee.

^>^ELSON P. CHEN0WP:TH, a farmer and l| jf stock-raiser, residing in Range Townshii), /i\,i^; was born April 26, 1851, in the township which is still his home. His parents were Jeremiah B. and P>liza (Foster) Chenoweth. He was reared to manhood on his father's farm and acquired a common-school education. He began for himself when about twenty years of age, and as a companion and heli)mate in life's journey, he chose Miss Louisa Daugher, of Worthington, Ohio. She was born in the cit^' of Columbus, November 7, 1853, and is a daughter of Charles and Mary Ann (Rentz) Daugher. Her parents were both natives of Germany. They crossed the Atlantic in the same vessel and were married after reaching New York.

Mr. Chenowetli isnovv the owner of a line farm of two liiindred and six acres of valuable land, forty of which he purchased himself, while the remainder he inherited from his mother. It was a part of the farm owned b}' James Foster, the maternal grandfather of our subject. Mr. Chenowetli has made many excellent improvements thereon. In 1883, he l)uilt his present commodious and elegant residence, which is the abode of hospitality. He has his farm well tiled, and the neat appearance of the place indicates the thrift and enterprise of the owner.

In politics, Mr. Chenoweth is a stalwart Republican but is not a politician in the sense of officeseeking. He has served as a delegate to the county conventions of his party and has frequently served as a .Judge of the elections. He is a man highly esteemed for his sterling worth and integrit}'. Socially, he is a member of the Masonic lodge of Sedalia, being initiated into its mysteries in 1886, and has served as Junior Warden. His estimable wife is a mem])er of the Methodist Church at Bethel Chapel. She is a faithful worker in the Sundaj'-school and takes an active interest in the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and the AVoman's Christian Temperance Union. This worthy couple, so widely and favorably known in tlie community, well deserve representation in this volume.

ANFRED B. GRUBBS, who has been proprietor of the Register-Democrat at Washington C. H. since January 1, 1888, is a native of this place, having been born February 21, 1838. His parents were Stephen and Diana (Holland) Grubbs, the father coming to this county from Frederick County, Va., in 1811, when a lad of twelve years.

Fayette County, when the country was a wilderness, and built up for themselves a good home. In that early day, tlie country roundabout abounded in wild animals, and Daniel Grubbs, who was a good marksman, spent many a pleasant hour in that pastime, and in that way kept the family larder constantly supplied with fresh meat.

Stephen Grubbs was married when nineteen years of age, and in 1822 began farming on land, which he had purchased adjoining what was then the village of Washington C. H., and which now forms part of the site of that flourishing city. He died in 1872 at his home, which was only a short distance from the present abiding-place of our subject.

The original of this sketch was given an excellent education, and when sixteen years of age commenced teaching school, and at odd times worked at his trade of a carpenter, which he had learned from his father. In 1860, he added contracting to his business, and there are now in this count}' no less than one hundred houses that are monuments to his labor.

In 1883, Mr. Grubbs launched out in the newspaper business, moving to North Vernon, Ind., where he purchased the Sxui. After a period of four 3"ears spent in the Iloosier State, he returned to this i)lace and started the Fayette County Democrat, which fourteen weeks later he consolidated with the Democratic organ of the count}', the Ohio State Registe)', and the following fall bought the entire plant. Since that time, he has been devoting his entire time and attention to editing the Register -Democrat, the consolidated papers.

Manfred B. Grubbs and Miss Pollen D., daughter of Moses Adams, of New Holland, Pickaway County, were united m marriage July 31, 1860. To them has been granted a family of five children: Werter B., Charles M., Stephen A., Bessie C. and Mayme. The eldest son married Miss Fannie Crosby, of Indianapolis, and now resides in Louisville, Ky., where he is State Agent of the Emplo3'ers' Liability and Assurance Compan}', of London, P^ngland. He is the father of twin sons, Edwin and AVilliam, and an infant daughter. Charles M. Grubbs married Mrs. Bertie Bent, of Mt. Sterling, Ky,, where he is now Cashier of the new Farmers' Bank in that cit}'. Stephen A. married Miss Louise, daughter of Dr. E. C. Hamilton, of Washington C. H. She departed this life in September, 1889, leaving a little girl named Millicent. Stephen A. is an expert musician, and has traveled all over the United States in such capacity. Our subject has always been an ardent Democrat, but has never sought political preferment.

^ILLIAM STUMPF. Throughout Pickaway County and, indeed, in many portions of the State, this gentleman is well known as the owner of a splendid farm on section 25, Salt Creek Township, and also as the fortunate possessor of a number of fine horses. Upon his farm may be noticed a number of imported f]nglish coach horses and two imported Percherons, one of which, eight years old, is among the best in the State. For three years he has made a specialty of breeding di'aft horses, in which he is very siiccessful, and for some time was deeply interested in road horses. He is now in the prime of life and will undoubtedly attain fortune and fame in the pursuit of his chosen occupation.

On the old homestead in Salt Creek Township, Mr. Stumpf was born, October 22, 1856. He is the grandson of one William Stumpf, who was a native of Berks Count}", Pa., and removed thence to Ohio at a very earlv day, entering land from the Government and clearing from the forests a pleasant home for his famil}'. At that early time, the woods were dense and filled with bears, wolves and other game, and the surrounding country was sparsely settled. William Stumpf, Sr., built and operated a distillery on his farm and hauled the whiskey to Chillicothe with a six-horse team. It was his frequent custom to drive cattle over the mountains to Philadelphia, and he engaged in the pursuits of pioneer life imlil his death, which occurred at the age of eightj^-eight ,years.