Pleasant Township (part 13 of 18)

JESSE SHEPHERD, deceased, son of Andrew Shepherd, deceased, whose biography appears in this work, was born March 15, 1814, and died September 6, 1881; previous to his death he suffered for one year with that dreadful disease, consumption. He was raised on a farm, and attended the public schools of the county, in which he obtained about the usual education of a farm boy. He married Eva McCann, whose father was born in West Virginia, February 4, 1852, and emigrated to Ohio in 1854, settling in Madison County. By this union two children were born, a son and a daughter. At the time of his death, Mr. Shepherd owned 142 acres of land; he was a Democrat in politics, but never took more than an ordinary inter est in political issues; he was a steady, industrious man, and left many friends to mourn his loss.

HENRY SHOUGH, farmer, P. O. Range, was born in Fayette County, Perm., February 18, 1832; he is a son of John and Rebecca Shough, natives of the above county, where the parents of both lived and died. They had six children, four boys and two girls - Ann, May, John B., Reyburn, Philip D. and Henry. The latter was raised on a farm and received his education entirely in the county schools. He married Margaret Linson, who was born in Paint Township, August 12, 1830; she was a daughter of George Linson, who was born in Greenbrier County, W. Va., January 23, 1817, and whose family consisted of nine children, two now surviving. Mr. Shough by his marriage had four children - George L., born April 14, 1851; Annie R.. born December 5, 1856; Charles B., born October 19, 1859; and Edward T.. born January 15, 1802. Mr. Shough occupies 314 acres of land which his wife inherited from her people.

JOSEPH BIDWELL. farmer. P. O. Rosedale. Elisha and Dorotha Bidwell, parents of the subject of this sketch, settled in Madison County about the year 1814. To them were born seventeen children, eight of whom are now living, viz., Mahlon S., Addison. Nathan, Mary, Jackson, Augustus, Leonard and Joseph. They remained in Madison County until their decease. Joseph Bidwell, subject of this sketch, was born September G, 1832, in Canaan Township, Madison County. In November, 1859, he married Miss Lucetta J. Morse, daughter of Isaac and Lois Morse, by whom he has two children - Ellsworth and Jennie. She died in February, 1868. He again was married in February, 1873, to Martha J. Paugh, daughter of Solomon and Roxanna Paugh. To them have been born two children, viz. : Walter and Clarence. Mr. Bidwell is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge at Plain City, and the owner of 159 acres of land. He resides in the southeastern portion of Pike Township.

DARIUS J. BURNHAM, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Rosedale, a prominent young farmer of Pike Township, was born April 6, 1848, in Madison County, Ohio. His parents are John H. and Salina (Fullington) Burnham. He, in his youth, received a good English education, and on October 4, 1876, he married Miss Mattie L. Burnham, daughter of Henry and Eveline Burnham, of Monroe Township, this county, whose sketch appears in this work Mr. Burnham has a tine farm of 515 acres, upon which he built a very desirable and commodious residence.

JAMES P. CARTER, merchant and stock-dealer, P. O. Rosedale. Vinton M. Carter, father of the suJoject of this sketch, was born in Londoun County, Va. , July 12, 1812, and when nine years old, with his parents, came to Belmont County, Ohio, where" he remained until the time of his removal to Madison County. He married Margaret Harper, by whoin he had thirteen children - eight now living. In 1863, he located at Liverpool, where he now resides, and where he has practiced medicine several years. James P. Carter, our subject, was born May 21, 1842, in Belmont County, Ohio, and received a good common school education. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Fifty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Cumberland, and participated in the battle of Perryville, under Gen. Buell; Chickamauga, under Gen. Rosecrans. and at Mission Ridge under Gens. Thomas and Sherman. At a still later period he was engaged under Sherman in the battle of Snake Creek Gap, and the taking of Rome. He was also engaged in the battle of Kenesaw Mountain. Shortly after the latter battle, he was taken ill, owing to severe exposure, and was conveyed to Chattanooga Hospital, thenue to Nasville, and later to Louisville Hospital. Having regained his health he was sent to Chicago, where he was honorably discharged in July, 1865. His parents having moved to Liverpool, Madison County, in 1863, after his discharge, he also came to Liverpool. For two and one-half years prior to his marriage, he studied medicine and dentistry, one year with Dr. Armstrong, of London, and the remainder of the time with his father at Liverpool. He, however, never entered into the practice of his profession. In August, 1867, he married Miss Nettie A. Fox, daugh- terjof John and Elizabeth Fox. To them have been bom three children, viz. : Maud, bom November 10, 18(39; Lizzie, born December 26, 1871, and Fred., born September 19, 1870. After his marriage, for eight years, in connection with stock-raising, he farmed in Pike Township, and from that time since has been engaged in raising and dealing in stock. He is at present stock-dealing, as a partner of Mr. Walter A. Dunn, of Somerford Township. In April, 1880, he entered into the mercantile business in Liv erpool and has established a good trade, his sales amounting to about $10,000 per annum. Mr. Carter has served as Justice of the Peace in Pike Township for twelve years, and Assessor four years.

JEREMIAH COONAN, retired farmer, P. O. Rosedale. The subject, of this sketch was born in January, 1837, in Kings County, Ireland. His parents were Thomas and Mary Coonan. In December, 1848, he emigrateci to America, and arrived here in the following February, by way of New Orleans; he came to Cincinnati, where he remained one year, and then went to Dayton, Ohio, where he remained a short time, after which he went to Springfield and remained a short period. From Springfield he came to Liverpool. Madison County, where he now resides. In 1853, his parents emigrated to America and came to Springfield, Ohio, where his father died: his mother then came to Liverpool, Madison County, where she remained until her decease. She had been twice married, her first husband, Mr. Ed ward Ferns, dying in Ireland. Mr. Coonan is a man of reliable character, and in a business transaction he always performs his part as per contract He is a Democrat, and a member of the Catholic Church.

WILLIAM GUY, farmer, P. O. Rosedale, was born December 0, 1803, in Caledonia County, Vt. In 1814, with his parents, James and Polly Gay, he came to Ohio. They first located in what is now known as Union Township, Union County, where they remained six years, when they settled in Monroe Township, Madison County, where his father died in 1827. His mother survived her husband about ten years, she having died in 1837. They were the parents of seven children, of whom three are now living - William, James and Jane. In March, 1828, our subject married Miss Adelaide Fullington, born September 16, 1810, and daughter of George and Rebecca Fullington. To them have been born nine children, six of whom are now living - Edwin A., born November 17, 1829; Henrv C, born Octo ber 28, 1832; Mary J., born July 13, 1835, and died May' 26, 1880; William H. born May 2, 1838; Lewis F., born April 3, 1841, and died November 14, 1843; Charles W., born November 8, 1843; Rebecca A., born January 13, 1847, and died February 28, 1877; Clara A., born August 14, 1850. and Walter F., born August 19, 1854. After his marriage, he located on the same farm at present occupied by him in the western portion of Pike Township. Mr. Guy has served as Justice of the Peace in Pike Township three terms, and he has also served as Township Trustee. He is the owner of 475 acres of land in a fine state of cultivation, and on which are good and substantial buildings, making it one of the pleasant farms in the township.

HENRY Q. GUY, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Mechanicsburg, was born October 28, 1832, in Pike Township, Madison County. In his youth, he was trained to the pursuits of farming, in which he is now engaged. He received a good common school education, and on October 28, 1860, married Miss Eliza A. Bradley, daughter of James L. and Betsy Bradley. To them have been born four children - Rolla B., William H, James C. and Cora M. Mr. Guy has from his youth up been a resident of

Pike Township. In 1857, he went to England and France for the Darby Plains Importing Co., and imported English draft and Norman horses. In 1870, he again went to England and Scotland, and imported Clydesdale horses for the Guy Company. For many years, Mr. Guy has been engaged in stock raising and dealing. He has served as Trustee of Pike Township, and as Justice of the Peace, and is the owner of 526 acres of land. He has also in Canaan Township 160 acres. The parents of Mr. Guy are William and Adelaide, a venerable couple, advanced in years, and of whom we have made mention in this history.

NEWTON HUNT, farmer, P. O. Rosedale. Lester Hunt, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Connecticut, and when about twenty vears of age emigrated to Madison County, Ohio. He married Aurilla Fenner, by whom he had three children - Newton, Pembroke and Asa. Shortly after the date of his marriage, he settled near where our subject now resides, and after living a number of years on the homestead farm, he moved to Liverpool, where he located for three years; and from thence moved to Mechanicsbiu-g, where he now resides. He has served as Trustee and Justice of the Peace in Pike Township. Newton Hunt, subject of this sketch, was born January 20, 1840, in Madison County; he was reared to manhood on a farm, and received a rudimentary education in a district school. In May, 1859, he married Adella Lane, born July 31, 1843, by whom he had one chid- - Fillmore, born September 30, 1860. She died February 13, 1864. By his second wife, Mary Ann Burson. born August 23, 1840, he had two children - Walter D., born September 26, 1865, and Capitola B., born November 26, 1867; she died September 21, 1870. For his third wife he married Sarah King, born June 20, 1832, by whom he had one child, which died in infancy. Mrs. Hunt's parents were Henry King, born March 15, 1787, and Catharine (Foose) King. They were married in Pennsylvania and had eleven children, three of whom are now living - Henry J. , Hannah and Sarah. In 1823, they located in Ross County, where they remained until 1827, when they came to Pike Township, Madison County, where they remained until their decease, he in November, 1869, and she in December. 1880. Our subject has always been a resident of Madison County, with the exception of two years, one year spent in Mechanicsburg. Champaign County, and one year in Franklin County. He is a member <>f the F. & A M. Lodge at Mechanicsburg, and at present is serving as Trustee of Pike Township.

ORAMELL KENNEDY, farmer, P.O. Rosedale. John Kennedy, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in November, 1802, in Pennsylvania, and, when two years old, with his parents emigrated to Union County. Ohio, where they located near what is now known as Milford Centre, and where his parents remained until their decease. John was there reared amid thescenes of pioneer life, and in his youth he received but a rudimentary education. In 1824, he married Betsy Morse, born July 7, 1797, in Kent County, R. I. - and by this union had an issue of six children - Mary A., Oraniell, Joseph, Eliza J., Matilda and Huldah H, the latter three of whom are deceased. The parents of Betsy (Morse) Kennedy were Joseph and Rheuma Morse, with whom, accompanied by the Farnham family, she emigrated to Ohio. Her parents first located for three years in Union County, then came to Pike Township, Madison County, and for five years located on the farm now known as the Joseph King homestead. From thence they returned to Union County, where they remained until their decease. She was one of the first girls employed in cotton spinning in the Dennison Cotton Factory.

at Providence. R. I., which, it is said, was the second one built in the United States, which is an historical item of some importance. After their marriage, they remained in Union County for a short time, when they came to Madison County, in which county, after living in different portions many years, they finally settled in 1850 in Pike Township, where they remained until Mr. Kennedy's decease. During the latter portion of his life, he endured great suffering, and died June 4, 1864. In February, L872, bis widow married Mr. Ralston Williams, who died in February, 1877. In Julv, 1877. she was stricken with paralysis, from which time until the date of her death she had but feeble health. On July 11, 1882, she quietly passed away at the borne of our subject. Oramoll Kennedy, subject of this sketch, was born August 27, 1830, in Pike Township, Madison County; he was reared to man's estate on a farm and received a good common school education. On October 27. L854, be married Miss Ariel Lyon, born May 81, 1837, by whom ho has six children - Alfred V., born August 10, 1855 ; Rebecca E., born April 1, 1857; Swaiin, born March 25, 1851); Nancy, born August 20, 1801 ; John, born August 19, 1863; and William, born October 12, 1866. Davis Lyon, father of Mrs. Kennedy, was a native of Vermont, and when one year old, with his parents, he came to Union County, Ohio, where his father remained until a short time prior to his decease, having died at the home of one of his sons in Iowa. He married Martha A. Cox, by whom he had three children, one of whom is now living - Ariel. After their marriage, thoy settled in Logan County, Ohio, where they spent the remainder of their days. In 1865, our subject with his family settled where he now resides, in the eastern portion of Pike Township, having been a resident of Union County ten years prior to his removal to Madison County. He has served as Trustee of Pike Township, also as School Director, and is the owner of twenty-four acres of land in Union County, and two hundred and eightv-ono acres in Pike Township, Madison County. His homestead farm is in a fine state of cultivation, and he has built thereon a fine and commodious residence, making for his family a pleasant home.

PERLEYM. KEYES, farmer, P. O. Plain City. Loren Key es, father of the subject of this sketch, was born May 3, L801,in New Hampshire, and when seventeen years of age, with his parents, Ephriam and Esther Keyes, he emigrated to Union County, Ohio, where his father remained until his decease. In December, 1822, he married Miss Lydia A. Morse, born March 11, 1804, and daughter of Joseph and Rheuma Morse. To them were born twelve children, eight of whom are now living, viz. : Perley M.. Lydia E., Esther A., Elizabeth A.. Jeannette A., Josephine A., Albert L. and William H. For two years subsequent to their marriage, they resided in Union County, when they settled in Pike Township. Madison Corinty. where his widow now resides. He departed this life inDeeember, 1862 or 1863, the exact time of his decease not being obtainable. He had served as Justice of the Peace in Pike Township, and was respected b}T all who knew him. Perley M. Keyes, our subject, was born November 13, 1832, in Pike Township. Madison County, and from his youth up has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. On August 17, 1865. he married Miss Rose J. Bigelow, born December 11, L846, and a daughter of Eliplus and Eliza J. Bigelow. By this union there has been an issue of three children - Loren, born July 8, 1866; Orville E., born November 27, 1868. and Lydia A., born May 22, 1871. Mrs. Keyes. having with her devoted husband enjoyed for nearly fifteen years a life of peace and contentment, died on April 20. 1882. Politically, Mr. Keyes i»

JOSEPH KING, deceased, was born March 6, 1811, in Penn sylvania, and when twelve years of age, with his parents, Henry and Cath erine King, emigrated to Ross County, Ohio, where they remained five years. From Ross County they came to Pike Township, Madison County, and set tied on the farm at present occupied by our subject's widow. In his father's familv there were eleven children, including himself, three of whom are now living, viz.: Hannah, Sarah M. and Henry J. The subject of this sketch in his youth received but a rudimentary education, and on December 24, 1859, he married Miss Amanda M. Tarpenning, who was born August 27, 1826, in Union County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Lawrence Tarpenning, a native of New York State, and Mary A. Tarpenning, a native of Pennsylvania. This union was blessed with five children, viz.: Ellen, born October 27, 1861; Emma, born January 10, 1864; Abigail, born November 28. 1865; Benjamin, born September 4. 1867, and one child died in in fancy. Mr. King had served as Justice of the Peace in the township, and also held other township offices. In him the needy found a warm friend, for he always extended to them his helping hand. Besides his benevolence, he was at all times hospitable, and treated his guests with courtesy and re spect. In his death his children lost a loving parent, and his bereaved wid ow an indulgent husband. He departed this life June 27, 1879, beloved and respected by all who knew him. He left to his family 804 acres of land.

WILLIAM A. MORSE, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born September 17, 1831, at Milford Centre, Union Co., Ohio. His parents were Rav G. Morse, a native of Rhode Island, and Sarah Morse, a native of Pennsyl - vania. The former, when a boy, with his parents, emigrated to Union Coun ty, Ohio. Our subject remained in Union County until he reached the years of manhood. On January 18, 1857, he married Miss Caroline McAdams. born February 9, 1835, and to them have been born four children, one now living, Wallace C, born November 7, 1857. The parents of Mrs. Morse were Archibald Noadam, born January 27, 1812, in Champaign County, Ohio, and Almira (Kimball) McAdams, born in Vermont June 8, 1806: they were married in December, 1832. in Champaign County, where they remained until their decease. They were the parents of eight children, four of whom are now living, viz.. Caroline. Nathaniel, Perry and Almira. Mrs. McAd ams died July 19, 1846, and in October, 1847, he married Catherine Dean, by whom he had one child, Maria. He departed this life in February, L8 lx Our subject after his marriage settled where he now resides, in the north eastern portion of Pike Township, Madison County. Politically, he is a R<> publican, and he is the owner of 150 acres of land.

J( >SEFH F. Ml .MM A, farmer, P. O. Mechanicsburg. The subject of this sketch was born December 2, L856, in Montgomery County, Ohio. His parents are Joseph and Mary Mmuma, of Champaign County. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received a good common school education. When ten years old - with his parents - he came to Champaign County, and located in Union Township, where they remained several years, when fchey moved to Goshen Township and located near Mechanicsburg, where his parents now reside. They had nine children, eight of whom are now living - Sarah J., Ella, Caroline, William, Mattie, Elizabeth, Abraham and our subject. On December 10. L879, he was united in marriage to Miss Callie Davis, an estimable lady, and the daughter of Samuel C. and Jane Davis,

GEORGE \V. NEWMAN, farmer and merchant, P. O. Mechanicsburg. Among the many enterprising families of Madison County there are none whose records are more worthy of perpetuation in the history of Madison County than the Newmans. George W. Newman, a prominent citizen of Pike Township, was born October 3, 1818, in Ross County, Ohio. His father, Nathaniel F., was a native of Virginia, and his mother, Elizabeth (Lawrence) Newman, was a native of Delaware. In 183(5, with his parents, our subject came to Madison County, and settled in Pike Township, where they remained until their decease, his father October 6. 1865, and his mother July 28, L866. They had four children - Henry L ., George W., John and Mary (deceased). Our subject had the advantages of obtaining but a meager education in his youth, but by constant reading and study he has made himself familiar with many important topics of his day On December 30, 1841, he married Miss Martha Morse, born May 21. L822, and a daughter of Caleb and Hulda Morse. To them have been born eight children - Anne, born January 23, 1843; Lafayette, born November 26, 1844; Caleb, born September 11, L846; George, born March 21, 1849; Frank. born April 2, 185] ; Walter, born December 22, 1852; Addie, born May 27, 1856; and Charles, born October 28, 1858. Id 1859, Mr. Newman settled where he at present resides, near Liverpool. For an example of industry, perseverance and economy, our subject may be taken as a very striking one ; for, after marriage, according to his own statement, "he had comparatively nothing" with which to start on the rugged journey of life; but, by continual toil and close application to his business, he continued to prosper and add to the scanty store with which he began, until to-day he is the owner of 360 acres of land, and has one of the finest homesteads in the county. He is engaged in the mercantile business at Mechanicsburg. having a fine store, and he has established a good trade. He has served as Trustee of Pike Township, and has also been Clerk and Director of the public school in his district for fourteen years. For nearly forty years, our subject enjoyed the happiness of wedded life, when, on September 6, 1881, death entered his happy home and called away his life companion.

LAFAYETTE NEWMAN, farmer and stock dealer, P. O. Mechanics burg. Lafayette Newman, a prominent young farmer, was born November 26, 1843, in Pike Township. Madison Co. , Ohio. He is a son of George W. and Martha Newman, deceased. This gentleman has been reared on a farm, and received a good common-school education. For a short time he taught school in Pike Township. On October 15. 1871, he married Miss Eliza J. Rutan, daughter of David and Magdalena lint an. By this union there has been an issue of three children - Magdalena, Martha and Herbert. Shortly after his marriage, Mr. Newman settled on a farm, about one mile northwest of Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, where he remained nine and one half years. From thence he located in the western portion of Pike Township, Madison County, where he still resides. He is a man of a retiring and unassuming nature. Politically, he is a Demo crat. He is also a man of strictly temperate habits, and the owner of 161 acres of land in a good state of cultivation.

CALEB L. NEWMAN, farmer, P.O. Mechanicsburg, was born September 11, 1846, in Union Township, Union County; he is one of the sons of George W. Newman and Martha Newman, deceased. Having received a good common school education and a short experience in teaching.

he entered, in the fall of 1866, Wittenberg College at Springfield, this State, which institution he attended two years; for five months during the latter part of 1868, and the beginning of 1869, he taught as Principal of the Mil ford Centre graded school in Union County. On April 7, 1869, he married Miss Ollie Reed, born November 3, 1848, and daxighter of Robert D. and Olive Reed. This union has been blessed with two children - Clarence R.. born August 19, 1874, and Robert D., born August 30, 1878. After his marriage, for six years he remained in Union County, and for a short time taught school; from thence he went to Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, where for one year he was eugaged in the mercantile business. In the spring of 1876. ho located in the western portion of Pike Township, Madison County, where he at present resides. In 1882, he was elected Trustee of Pike Township, in which capacity he now officiates; he is the owner of 200 acres of land in a fine state of cultivation, and upon which are built fine and substantial buildings, making it not only a pleasant home, but one of the most pleasantly located and finest farms in Madison County. Mr. Newman is a strong advocate of prohibition. He has been for a young man quite successful in business.

CHARLES PHELLIS, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Rosedale. Among the many leading and entei^prising citizens of Madison County, we take pleasure in representing in this work the subject of this sketch. He was born September 8, 1814, in Butler County, Ohio; his parents were Thomas and Margaret Phellis. When six years old, his father died, and when nine his mother also died. Shortly after the death of his father, he went to Jive with a farmer and friend. Mr. Asa Phillips, with whom he removed to Hamilton County, and located near Cincinnati. When ten years old, with Mr. Phillips he came to Goshen Township, Champaign County, where they remained four years, when they came to Pike Township, Madison County, where he remained with Mr. Phillips until he was twentytwo years of age. On November 20, 1836, he married Miss Abigail Fullington, daughter of George and Rebecca Fullington; she, after enjoying for nearly a quarter of a century a life of peace and tranquillity with her devoted husband, departed this life November 20, 186(1 In the spring of 1837, Mr. Phellis bought of the Fullington heirs 300 acres of land, and by his industry, economy and perseverance, kept adding to his first purchase until at the present time he is the owner of 3,000 acres of land in Madison and Union Counties, the greater portion of which, however, lies in Madison County. In 1853, with Messrs. Jonathan Farrar, of Madison County, and B. B. Browning, of Clark County, as agents for the company in which they were stockholders, went to England and imported a fine lot of both Short- Horn cattle and long wool sheep; prior to and since that time. Mr. Phellis has been quite extensively engaged in stock-raising; he has Ber rd as Clerk and Trustee of Pike Township, also as Justice of the Peace several years; and for sixteen years served as County Commissioner. It seems that those township and county offices were but stepping stones to others, to which is attached a greater responsibility, as will be shown by his subsequent official career. In L855 and 1856, he served as a member of the Ohio Legislature; in L870 and L87 1, he served as a member of the State Board of Equalization, and in 1ST:') lie Berved as a delegate in the Convention held to revise and amend the Ohio State Constitution, at Colmnbus. and subsequently at Cincinnati, to which city the Convention had adjourned. In the fall of 1872, he served as a Presidential Elector, at the time of Gen. Grant's re-election, having been elected from the Eighth Congressional District to represent that district in that convention.

CHARLES PHELLIS, Jr., farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Rosedale. Charles Phellis, Jr., was born January 9, 1845, in Hamilton County, Ohio. His parents were Jacob and Marilda Phyllis, to whom were born eight children, seven now living. Jacob died in Butler Count) in 1848; his widow survives him, and at present resides in Butler County. When nine years of age, our subject came to Pike Township, Madison County, to live with his uncle, Charles Phellis, whose sketch appears in this work, and with whom he remained until he reached the years of manhood. After receiving a rudimentary education, when sixteen years old he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, which institution he attended one year, when the war of the rebellion broke out. He then withdrew from the university and in July, 18(31 , enlisted in Company D, Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry Army of the Cumberland, and remained in the service ten months, receiving an honorable discharge in May, 1862, and returning in somewhat feeble health. In the fall of 1862, he again entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, and this time he remained two years, leaving the izistitution at the close of his sophomore year. On October 5, ISO*.). he married Miss Clara A. Guy, an estimable lady, born August 14, 1850, and a daughter of William and Adelaido Guy, whose sketch appears in this work. Their union has been blessed with three children - Nellie A., born September 3, 1872; Charles W., born July 15, 1875, and Verne H, born June 10, 1881. Mr. Phellis has served as Clerk of Pike Township five years, one term as Justice of the Peace and for two years as Township Trustee. In 1880, he was elected County Commissioner, in which capacity he now officiates. In the management of his farming duties, Mr. Phellis has everything done in the most orderly and advantageous manner. He is of a pleasant, hospitable and entertaining nature, and a most sociable man, highly esteemed in the community.

OllLO STODDARD, farmer, P. O. Rosedale, was born March 6, 1825, in Mansfield, Vt. In 1829, with his parents, Cyrus and Aurilla Stoddard, he came to Champaign County, Ohio, and settled in Rush Township, where his parents remained until their decease, his father in March, 1844, and his mother in June, 1873. They were the parents of six children, four of whom are now living - Orlo, Asro A. B. , George W. and Clara. Our subject has from his youth up devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits, having received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. In January, L859, he was united by marriage to Miss Eliza J. Curl, born September 16, 1838, an estimable young lady and daughter of William E. and Elizabeth Curl. To them have been born twelve children, viz. : Rosa, born August 26, 1856; Josie, born December 17, 1858; Cyrus, born May 29, 1863; Clara, born Mav 18, 1864; Edwin, born December 28, 1868; Pearl, born January 10, 1870; Nellie, born July 7, 18 <6; Altie, born Apiil 21. 1S79; Douglass, born August 16, 1861, died June, 1863; Sherman, born March 14. i860, died March 13, 1876; Walter, born January 1, 1868, died March 15, 1876; and Samuel, born January 4, 1870, died March 17, 1876. After their marriage, they resided in Champaign County until the fall of 1868, when they came to Madison County and settled in Pike Township, where they now reside. Mr. Stoddard has been quite sue cessful in a financial sense, and is the owner of 130 acres of land. The parents of both Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard, as well as their four deceased children, are all laid to rest in Woodstock Cemetery, Champaign County.

Our subject had two brothers who participated in the late war of the rebellion. One fought under the Union and the other under the Confederate flag. Asro A. B. , who was living in one of the Southern States at the break ing out of the war, enlisted in a Mississippi regiment and participated in several prominent battles. At F8rt Donelson, he was taken prisoner and sent to Columbus, Ohio, where he was held three months and from there was sent to Johnson's Island, where he remained but a short time, when an exchange of prisoners took place, which secured for him his release. He again enlisted in the Confederate army, and was again taken prisoner at the fall of Vicksburg. Receiving his freedom a second time, again he re-enlisted and served until the close of the war. At the siege of Atlanta, he received a wound in his head, which, for a time, was thought would prove fatal. At the close of the war, he surrendered as a first lieutenant in and with Gen. Johnston's army. George W. Stoddard enlisted as a Corporal in the Union army among the first after the call made by the Government for volunteers, in Champaign County. He continued in the service until the close of the war, having participated in the battles of Shiloh, Chickamauga, the first battle at Bull Bun and numerous others of minor importance. At the close of the war, he received, as a Captain, an honorable discharge.

COBNELIUS VANNESS, farmer, P. O. Mechanicsburg. The subject of this sketch was born May 15. 1806, in Butler County, Ohio. He was a son of George Vanness, a Revolutionary soldier, and Elleanor Vanness. who emigrated from New Jersey to Butler County at quite an early day. To his parents were born eleven children, four of whom are now living, viz. : Daniel, George, Judith and our subject. When eight years of age - with his parents - he came to Madisjn County. On their journey his mother died, which was an irreparable loss to the family. Having arrived here, they settled in Pike Township, near where our subject now resides, and where his father died in March, 1832. In February, 1830, he married Rebecca Bower, born April 8, 1805, and daughter of Jacob and Polly Bower. To them have been bom seven children, six of whom are now living - Mary E., born April 30, 1832; Lucy J., born February 21, 1834; George B., boru September 6, 1836; Jacob O, born December 2, 1838; Sarah E., born Sep tember 14, 1840, and died January 1. L863; Rebecca A., born August 11, 1843; and John L., born November 23, 1848. Mr. Vanness has, since the date of his arrival here, been a citizen of this county. He has served as Constable and School Director. He is a member uf the Christian Church, in which he has for several years officiated as Deacon. He is the owner of L55 acres of land, and resides in the northwestern portion of Pike Township.

JACOB WEAVER, deceased, was born April 3, 1802, in Virginia, and when a boy, with his parents, George and Elizabeth Weaver, he emigrated to Clark County, Ohio, where they remained until about 1835, at which time they came to Pike Township, Madison County, and settled on the farm where his widow now resides. On November 7, 1S37, he married Miss Mary Nagely, born September 21). L809. To them were born seven children, viz.: Sarah, born September 3, L838; died August. L840; Jane, born November 20, L842j John, born April 3, L844; Henry, born April 20, L847; Aaron, born \pril 9, 1850; Joseph, born April 20, L854; and one child died in infancy. The parents of Mrs. Weaver were John and Klizabeth Nagely, who emigrated from Virginia to Clark County, Ohio, when she was but six weeks old. They Located in Clark County about eighteen years, when they rented in Madison County. They were the parents of si\ children, of whom four are now living - Mary, Ichabod, Aaron and Robert. Mrs. Nagely died in

April, 1850. Her husband, prior to her decease, had gone to California, from which time all trace of him was lost. Mr. Weaver had served as Trustee and Justice of the Peace in Pike Township, and was a member of the F. & A. M. After leading a life of usefulness, he quietly passed away, respected by all who knew him, oil Juno 24, 186] . He left to his family a largo estate. His widow, who has seen nearly three-quarters of a century, survives her husband, and resides on the homestead with her son Aaron, an industrious young man, of good standing in his community.

JOHN WEAVER, Jr., farmer, P. O. Rosedale, a prominent citizen of Pike Township, was born April 3, 1844, in Madison County, Ohio. His parents are Jacob Weaver, deceased, and Mary Weaver, whose sketch appears in this history. Alter receiving a rudimental education, he entered, in the fall of 1862, the Ohio Wesleyan University, which institution he attended one year. In the fall of 1863 and winter of 1864, he attended the Iron City Commercial College, at Pittsburgh, Penn., for perhaps four months, when his services were demanded at home. On September 22, 1870, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna S. Burnham, a lady of culture and refinement, and a daughter of John H. Burnham, formerly of Madison County, but now residing in Champaign County, Mr. Weaver has for many years, in connection with his farming, been engaged in stock dealing and shipping. He is the owner of 864 acres of tillable land.

HENRY CLAY YEASEL, blacksmith. Rosedale, one of the prominent business men of Liverpool, was born December 13, 1853, in Clark County, Ohio. His parents are Abraham and Frances Yeasel. Our subject was reared on a farm until nearly fifteen years of age, at which time he came to Mechanicsburg. Champaign County, and with his uncle, C. C. Barr, began the trade of blacksm i thing. He remained with his uncle three and one-half years. He then went to Springfield, where he remained several months. From Springfield he returned to Mechanicsburg, at which place he remained nearly three years. On September 19, 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Josephine Kemmington, daughter of Edward and Catherine Kemmington, of Mechanicsburg. By this union there has been an issue of two children - Lizzie M. and Walter P. In 1878, Mr. Yeasel located at Liverpool, Madison County. In his business line, he does all kinds of general blacksmithing, and, being a first-class workman, deserves the good patronage which he enjoys from the citizens in his locality.

JOHN BRADLEY (deceased). John Bradley, the subject of this sketch was born August 12, about the year 1812, in Madison County, Ohio. He was a son of Jonah and Susan Bradley, who emigrated from Virginia and settled in Madison County at an early day. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received a rudimentary education in a district school. He married Miss Sarah A. -Jones, born December 29, 1822, in Madison County. She was a daughter of Zachariah and Elizabeth Jones, who emigrated from Tennessee to Madison County at quite an early day. This union has been blessed with seven children, viz., Calvin, Elizabeth A., Arthur, Charles S., Emma, Albert and Martha A., the latter two of whom are deceased. Mr. Bradley left to his family a large estate of about 1.100 acres of land, and departed this life in Februaiy, 1874. He was an indulgent father and a kind and affectionate husband, and respected by all who knew him. His widow survives him, and resides on her homestead in the southern portion of Monroe Township.

CALVIN BRADLEY, farmer, P. O. Lafayette, was born October 13. 1843, in Monroe Township, Madison County, Ohio; he is one of the sons of John Bradley (deceased) and Sarah A. Bradley, whose sketch appears in this work. From his youth up, he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Fortieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Cumberland. He participated in the battles of Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, the fighting at Atlanta, Mission Ridge, and numerous other engagements, and having served his country faithfully he was, in October, 1864, honorably discharged. On November 14, 1867, he married Miss Margaret Johnson, who was born October 22, 1850, and a daughter of Lewis and Eliza Johnson, of Jefferson Township, Madison County. To them have been born four children - Olive, born December 21. 1869; Ida, born September 29, 1871; Minnie, born August 13, 1874; and John L., born January 23, 1881. In May, 1868, Mr. Bradley located where he now resides, in the eastern portion of Monroe Township, near the waters of Little Darby Creek. He has served as Trustee of Monroe Township, is a member of I. O. O. F. Lodge. No. 193, at Plain City, and the owner of 140 acres of land.

DAVID BRADLEY, deceased. The subject of this sketch was born February 1, 1810, in Madison County, Ohio. He was the son of Jonah and Susan Bradley, who were early settlers of Madison County. In his youth he was trained to the pursuits of agriculture which he afterward followed until his decease. On May. 24, 1835. he married Miss Nancy Morrow, who was born in Onondaga County, N. Y., June 24, 1814. She was a daughter of John and Mary Morrow. This union has been blessed with five children, four of whom are now living - Delilah, John, Mary and Quincy. In 1840, Mr. Bradley settled where his widow now resides, near the central portion of Monroe Township. He had served as Treasurer of Monroe Township, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He departed this life July 6, 1850, and left behind him a large circle of friends and relatives who mourn their irreparable loss.

DAVID M. BRADLEY, farmer, P. O. Lafayette. The subject of this sketch was born November 18, 1815, in Franklin County, Ohio. His parent-, were David and Nancy Lawson Bradley. His grandfather, James Bradley, emigrated from Virginia to Madison County, Ohio, and settled near where our subject at present resides about theyear L805 or L806, and. where he remained until his decease. In 1816, David Bradley with his family re moved from Franklin County, Ohio, where he had been residing twelve years, to his father's homestead in Monroe Township, Madison County. where he spent the remainder of his days and departed this life April 18, L848. His wife survived him several years, having died June L0, 1862. Of the several children that were born to them, but three of them are now liv ing. Our subject was in his youth trained to the pursuits of agriculture, in which he is still engaged. On September 21. 1837, he married Miss Hannah R. Kampf. by whom he had eleven children, one now living, viz.. Will iam D. She died November 11, L863, and he again married, on October 3,1866, this time to Mrs. Mary C. Hesser, widow of the late Henry H-s ser. By this union there has been an issue of four children, three of whom are now living, viz., Carrie, Nancy A., and Franklin I. Mr. Bradley had two sons, Harvey and Henry, who served in the late war of the rebellion. Henry, who had been in the service more than one year, owing to exposure, was rendered unfit for any further service; he returned home, and, shortly after his arrival, died. Harvey, the other son, served dining the greater part of the war, and when the expiration of the term of his enlistment transpired, received an honorable discharge. Our subject has served as Trustee of Monroe Township; also as Treasurer, and is the owner of 303 acres of good, tillable land.

JOHN M. BRADLEY, farmer, P. O. Rosedale, was born July 17, 1833, in Madison County, Ohio. His parents were Alf rod and Jemima Bradley, who were early settlers of Madison County. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a rudimentary education. In November, 1859, he married Miss Surrilda Morris, daughter of David and Sarah Morris, deceased, of this county. To them have been born seven children, six of whom are now living, viz. : Dewitt C. , Sarah L.. Lorenzo D. , Stella M., Mary V. and David C. In 1859. he settled where he now resides. He has served as Trustee and Clerk of Monroe Township; is a member of the Christian Church, and the owner of 148 acres of land in a good state of cultivation.

HENRY BURNHAM, farmer, P. O. Rosedale The subject of this sketch was born August 1, 1823, in Madison County, Ohio. His parents were Darius, a native of Connecticut, and Lucretia (Hunt) Burnham, who emigrated to Madison County about the year 1820 or 1821. Mr. Burnham was raised on a farm, and received but a common school education. On January 1, 1852, he married Miss Eveline Williams, daughter of Ralston and Martha Williams. To them have been born five children - Lewis W. , born December 12, 1852; Martha L., born May 17, 1854; Amy, born April 13, 1856: Walter D., born December 1, 1859, and Cora M., born October 29, 1863. In April, 1860, Mr. Burnham settled in the northern portion of Monroe Township, where he now resides. For six years he served as Justice of the Peace in Pike Township, and he has also served as Clerk. He has served as Trustee and Treasurer of Monroe Township, and for one term he served as County Commissioner. He is the owner of 085 acres of land in Pike and Monroe Townships.

THOMAS BURRELL, farmer, P. O. West Jefferson. The subject of this sketch was born July 30, 1828, in Licking County, Ohio. His parents were Charles and Susan Burrell, who settled in Licking County at quite an early day. He has From his youth up been engaged in the pursuits of agriculture, and received but a rudimentary education in a district school. While in Licking County he married Margaret Hickey, born November 13, 1834, and daughter of Thomas and Betsy Hickey. To them have been born eleven children, seven of whom are now living - Hexekiah, Caleb I., Susan N , Rosa, Rebecca, Emma and Minerva; the names of deceased are as follows: Mary E., Charles \V.. John H. and George. After his marriage, for about fourteen years, Mr. Burrell resided in Licking County, when he moved to Madison County, and in 1874 settled in the eastern portion of Monroe Township, where he now resides. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity, and the- owner of 216 acres of tillable land.

JOHN*H. FINLEY, farmer. P. O. Rosedale. The subject of this sketch was born December 29, 1812. in Rockbridge County. Ya., where, in February, 1837. he married Martha A. Ruff, daughter of John and Martha Ruff. To them were born nine children, five of whom are now living, viz. : William A., David W., Horace T., Martha M. and Winfield S. ; the names of the deceased are as follows: John F., Amanda M. . Matilda V. and Samuel W. Mrs. Finley was born July 28, 1817, in Le'xington, Va., and departed this life December 20, 1878. About the year 1849, with his wife and children, Mr. Finley came Co Madison County, Ohio, and settled in the northeastern portion of Monroe Township. He has served as Clerk of Monroe Township many years, is a member of the Christian Union Church, and the owner of 280 acres of land. Winfield S. Finley, one of the sons of our subject, was born October 5, 1858, in Monroe Township, Madison County, and received a good English education. On August 11, 1880, he married Miss Jennie Heath, daughter of James and Melinda Heath. They have one child - Emery. Mr. Finley resides on his father's homestead, the location of which has been given in this sketch.

JOHN FLORENCE, farmer, P. O. Plain City. The subject of this sketch was born October 5, 1843, in Madison County, Ohio. His parents are Robinson and Elizabeth Florence, of Paint Township, this county. After receiving a rudimentary education, our subject, in the fall of 1862, entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, in which institution he remained for one year. On September 16, 1875, he married Miss Blanche Morgridge, daughter of Joshua B. and Harriet Morgridge. This union has been blessed with two children - Mary M., born August 6, 1876; and Walter T.. born May 31, 1878. After his marriage, Mr. Florence resided in Paint Township one year, when he settled in the northeastern portion of Monroe Township, where he now lives. He is the owner of 230 acres of land located partly in Monroe and Canaan Townships.

JAMES GUY, farmer. P. O. Rosedale. The subject of this sketch was born July 17, 1825, in Madison County, Ohio; his parents were James and Mary Guy, who were among the early settlers of Madison County. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. In December, 1845, he married Miss Adelia J. Williams, born August 8, 1826, and daughter of Ralston and Martha Williams. To them have been born five children, viz. : Clara A., born September 17, 1847, died September 11, 1849; Sylvia J., born October 9, 1849; Alice E., born August 12, 1852; Lewis A., born April 14, 1857; and Francis M., born July 26, 1863. Mr. Guy has served as Trustee of Monroe Township, also, as Treasurer. He is the owner of 480 acres of land in a fine state of culti nation, and upon which are erected fine and substantial buildings. His residence, located in the western portion of Monroe Township, is one of the best and most commodious in the township.

JOSEPH HEATH, deceased. The subject of this sketch was born August 11, 1784, near Harper's Ferry, Va. He was reared on a farm and received the rudiments of education in a district school. On February 20. 1811, he married Margaret Bates, by whom he had seven children. She died in December, 1821. About the year 1814 or 1815, he came to Madison County, Ohio, and settled in Monroe Township, from Franklin County, where he had located for a short time. For his second wife he married, on February 26, 1824, Elizabeth Bond, by whom he had ten children, five of whom are now living, viz.: Elizabeth, Mahala, Polly, Margaret . and Joseph R. She departed this life August 26, 1842. He again was married in October, 1847, this time to Catherine Cuples, by whom he has nine children, live now living, viz.: Robert W., Rachel A, Mary C Noah W., and William L. Mr. Heath served with the American Army during the war of 1812, against the British. He had served as Trustee of Monroe Township,

JOHN KREAMER, deceased. The subject of this sketch was born February 9, L825, in Pennsylvania. When a boy, with his parents, Joseph and Mary Kreamer, he emigrated to Madison County. Ohio. He received but a meager education in his youth, schools then being not very numerous and of an inferior order as compared with the splendid schools of to-day. On October 16, 1848, he married Miss Mary Snodgrass, born February 5, ! 329, and daughter of James and Mary Snodgrass. To them were born six children, four of whom are now living - Martha C. . Eugene C. , John and Rosella. In I860, Mr. Kreamer settled in Monroe Township, near where his widow now resides, and where he remained until his decease, January 27, 1871. He was a kind and loving father and an indulgent husband, respected by all who knew him. He had served as Trustee of Monroe Township. His widow, an estimable lady, still survives him, and resides in the eastern portion of Monroe Township.

DAVID R. LOMBARD, farmer, P. O. Rosedale. The subject of this sketch was born February 29, 1824, in Kentucky. When a boy, with his parents, Jesse and Olive Lombard, he came to Champaign County, Ohio, where they located two years. From thence they came to Madison County and settled in Darby Township, where his parents remained until their decease. They were the parents of six children, five of whom are now living -Jesse H, Harvey D., Laura. Anne, and David R. On March 22, 1849, our subject was married to Miss Margaret A. Jones, daughter of John and Elizabeth Jones. To them have been born six children - Elias M. , Ida E., William M., Madison S., Martha E., and Olive E. (deceased). After the date of his marriage, Mr. Lombard for eleven years resided in Darby Township, this county. From thence he settled in the northeastern portion of Monroe Township, where he now resides. He has served as Trustee of Monroe Township several years, and as such is now acting, and is the owner of 227 acres of land.

EDWARD S. MANN, farmer, P. O. Mechanicsburg. Benjamin W. Mann (deceased), father of the subject of this sketch, was born March 1, 1797, in Vermont, About the year 1815. with his parents, Samuel and Sarah Mann, he emigrated to Madison County, Ohio. On March 24, 1824, he married Jane Guy, born May 20, 1807; she is a sister of Mr. William Guy, whose sketch appears in this history. To them were born twelve children, seven of whom are now living. Mr. Mann departod this life April 12, 1861; his widow survives him and resides at present with his son, Dewitt C. Mann, in Monroe Township. Edward S. Mann, subject of this sketch, was born August 19, 1836, in Madison County, Ohio, and in his youth received rather a limited education. On November 8. 185'.'. ho married Harriet Howard, daughter of William and Nancy Howard, of Union County; she died January 1, 1861. On March 31, 1862, he married Miss Mary J. Hoyt, who was born May L6, IS 10. in Batavia, N. Y. Her parents are Hubbell and Elmira Hoyt. To them have been born five children', four of whom are now living - Helen A., born May 18, 1863; Lily G., born August 28, 1865; Freddie, born July 25, 1867; Charles C, born March 26, 1874; and Dora M., born June 14, 1879. Lily G departed this life April 17. 1872. Mr. Mann has. with the exception of eighteen years (eight years in Henry County and ten years in Fulton County), been a resident of Madison County all his life. In 1880, he returned to Madison Countv and settled in the

JOSIAH MORRIS, farmer, P. O. Rosedale. Da , id Morris, father of the subject of this sketch, was born November 24, 1807, in Kentucky. With his parents, Joseph and Levinah (Drake) Morris, about 1812, he came to Clark County, Ohio. On January 14, 1831, he married Sarah Weaver, daughter of Greorge and Elizabeth Weaver. To them were born six chil dren, five of whom are now living - John W., Benjamin F., Solomon, Josiah and Surrilda. Directly after his marriage, Mr. Morris located for five years in Logan County, Ohio. From thence he came to Madison County, Ohio, and settled in the northern portion of Monroe Township, where he now resides. His wife died March 10, 1881. He has served as Trustee, Treasurer and Justice of the Peace in Monroe Township. Politically, he is a Republican, and the owner of 300 acres of land. Josiah Morris, subject of this sketch, was born March 23, 1837, in Madison County, Ohio. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a rudimentary education. On May 26, 1862, he enlisted in the Eighty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, for a term of three months, the regiment, however, was not called into active service, and he received an honorable discharge September 20, 1862. On July 4, 1863, he was elected Captain of Company E, Second Regiment Ohio Militia, for a term of five years. On February 21, 1865, he married Miss Orpha Sidebottom, born November 10, 1846, and daughter of John H. and Elizabeth Sidebottom. By this anion there has been an issue of two children - Carrie and Rosa. About the year 1859, Mr. Morris went on a Western tour to Missouri, where he spent three years. He then returned to his home in Madison County. He is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 311, at Plain City, and the owner of 181 acres of land.

WILLIAM F. SANFORD, farmer, P. O. Rosedale. The subject of this sketch was born March 2, 1819, in New Jersey. In the fall of 1833, with his parents, Nathan P. and Anne Sanford, he emigrated to Somerford Township, Madison County, Ohio, where they settled, and remained until his mother's death, in 1855. His father then went to Allen County, where he spent the remainder of his days, having survived his deceased wife several years. Of the seven children that were born to them, five are now liv ing William F. , Horace, Samuel, Edwin and Abigail. On February 8, 1849, our subject was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Brown, daughter of James and Mary A. Brown, who also were early settlers in Madison County. By this union there has been an issue of ten children - David B. . born May 18, 1850; Man A., born October 23, 1851; Fletcher, born May 1, 1853, died September* II. 1SN0; Charles F.. born December 20, L854; Marshall, born December 20, 1856; Louisa, born October 13, L858; Arthur M., born October 3, L860; Francis M.. born January 12. 1863; Carrie M.. born July 29, L865; and Erwin It., born February 5, 1869, died March 15, 1873. After his marriage, Mr. Sanford settled in the western portion of Monroe Township, where he now resides. He has served as Clerk of Monroe Township several years, and is the owner of KM) acres of land.

JOHNM. THOMAS, fanner, P. O. Rosedale. The subject of this sketch was born October 20, is:'. 1. in Madison County. Ohio. His parents are Benjamin and Melinda Thomas, of StokeB Township, this county. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education. On March 28, 1862, he married Miss Margaret A. Can-, born January 31, 1844, and daughter of Michael and Mary Carr, of Payette County, Ohio. To them i live boon born six children, live now living Mary P., Luella, Melinda O.,

Milton E., Minnie M., and Samnel F. (deceased). After his marriage f or five years he lived in Stokes Township, this county, and from thence he located in Fayette County two years. He then returned to Madison County, and after locating for twelve years in Union Township, finally settled in the western portion of Monroe Township, where he now resides. Mr. Thomas is a member of the Christian Church, and the owner of 140 acres of land in a good state of cultivation.

WILLIAM AVAGNER, farmer, P. O. La Fayette, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, Montgomery Township, September 2, 1842; he is a son of Martin and Sarah (Devore) Wagner. He is a farmer, and owns thirty acres of land near where he lives.' He was married, August 7, 1873, to Mary Elizabeth Akerson, daughter of William Wesley and Susanah (Tillman) Aker son. She was born June 23, 1854 Her father was a native of Ohio, and her mother of Vermont. Our subject's grandfather was Henry Tillman. Our subject is the father of five children, viz. : Cora Melissa, born Septem ber 1, 1874; William Harvey, born December 15, 1875, and died July 6, 1877; Christopher Martin, born September 11, 1877, died October 23, 1877; Virginia Mayne, born November 3, 1878; and Robert Jefferson, born January 5, 1881. Mr. Wagner served eighteen months in the United States cavalry, Company E, with Capt. Sandford, and participated in several battles. He was wounded at the battle of Gettysburg, Penn., in the hand, for which he receives a pension.

JOSEPH WILLIAMS, farmer, P. O. Rosedale. The subject of this sketch was born June 11, 1837, in Madison County, Ohio; his parents were Ralston and Martha Williams, who settled in Madison County at quite an early date. He was reared on a farm, and received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. In the summer of 1862, he enlisted in the Twenty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Cumberland. He participated in the battles of Murfreesboro and Chickamauga, and in the latter he received a wound in the left foot, which obliged him to remain in the hospital for several weeks, when he returned home to Madison County, in December, 1863. After being at home a short time and believing himself capable, he again reported himself for duty at Camp Chase. He, however, was again taken ill, and confined in the hospital a few weeks. He was then sent to Columbus, where he was ordered on garrison duty ; he also was a - short time at Cincinnati, and received an honorable discharge in the summer of 1865. On December 19, 1867, he married Miss Elizabeth A. Bradley, daughter of John and Sarah A. Bradley. To them have been born eight children, seven of whom are now living, viz. : Edgar A.. Kate, Clara, Nellie, Ralston, Marion and Bessie. Mr. Williams has served as Trustee of Monroe Township, and is the owner of 322 acres of land.

LAFAYETTE WILSON, farmer, P. O. La Fayette. The subject of this sketch was born December L9, 1839, in Madison County, Ohio. His parents were William D. and Nancy Wilson, early settlers of Madison County. He was reared on a farm, and received the rudiments of an English education in a district school. On May 'J I, L871, he was united in marriage with .Miss Sarah A. Temple, daughter of Thomas and Mary .J. Temple, of Madison County, formerly of Guernsey County, Ohio. This union has been blessed with two children - Howard, born February 19, 1873, and Maud L., born June L2, L878. Shortly after the date of his marriage, Mr, Wilson located in the southern portion of Monroe Township, where he remained until the fall of 1876, .when he settled about one and one-half miles north of where he first located. He also, for six months, served in the Eighty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the late war of the rebellion, bnt did not participate in any active service. He received an honorable discharge at the expiration of his term of enlistment, and returned home. He is the owner of 400 acres of land in a good state of cultivation.

JONAH WOODS, farmer, P. O. La Fayette. The subject of this sketch was born December 26, 1838, in Madison County, Ohio. His parents were Jacob and Mary Woods, who were early settlers of Madison County; they both died when Jonah was a mere boy, and thus left him to shift for himself. From his youth up, he enjoyed the cpiietude of farm life, and received but a limited education. On September 24, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Fortieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Army of the Cumberland. He participated in the battles of Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, and numerous other important engagements. He received an honorable discharge in October, 1864. He has thus enrolled his name with the thousands of others, who so bravely volunteered in defense of their country, whose flag was about to be trampled under the iron heel of a most formidable enemy. On February 15, 1870, he married Miss Isabella Bennett, by whom he had four children, three now living - Leora A., Winnie G. and Sylvia C. Mr. Woods has served as Trustee of Monroe Township; he is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge at Plain City, and the owner of 230 acres of land.

HENRY ALDER (deceased) was born on the old "Alder place," in Canaan township, March 16, 1809. He is a son of Jonathan Alder, one of Madison County's earliest settlers, who is fully spoken of in the body of this work. Our subject grew up on the farm and devoted his whole life to that honorable avocation. He was one of twelve children, eight daughters and four sons. He began life for himself by renting land, and afterward purchased a tract of two hundred acres across the creek from his father, where Henry Clay Alder now lives; when about twenty three years of age, he married Elizabeth Millikiu, who died January 1, 1874. He afterward married Rebecca Timmons, daughter of Thomas and Hannah (Silvers) Timmons, natives of Pennsylvania. He died March 2G, 1877, about eighteen months after his second marriage. He had nine children, all by his first wife, viz.: Isaac, Jacob (deceased), James (deceased), Mary (deceased), Henry Clay, Angeline (wife of Martin High), twins (who both died young), and Lewis (who lives on the old homestead). Mr. Alder was a promenint Republican, County Surveyor many yens, and, Justice of the Peace more than thirty years. His widow resides on their farm in Canaan Township. She was born in Pennsylvania, while all the balanee of the family were natives of Ohio.

ISAAC ALDER, farmer, P. O. Canaan, is the descendant of a family that is considerabh' noted in this part of the country, they being among its earliest settlers. He was born in Franklin County. Ohio, November 27, 1836, and is a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Millikiu) Alder. His father was a native of Canaan Township; was born in 1809, and died March 26, 1*77; his mother, a native of Washington County, I'enn.. was horn in 1812, and died January 1, 1874. Our subject was married March 24, 1864, to Margaret Crego, a native of Madison County, and a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Davis) Crego; her father, a native of New York State, aged sixty-eight years, and her mother, a native of Ohio, Madison County. Subject's father was surveyor of this county for several years. Our subject's parents were married in 1834. Mr. Alder has had nine children, seven boys and two girls, four living - Isaac, Jacob (deceased), James (who was a member of the Ninety-fifth Regiment, Company K, Capt. W. Daugherty; participated in the battle of Richmond, Ky.; served as teamster, and died of black jaundice in 18G3, aged twenty-three years), Mar}* (deceased, aged eight years). Henry Clay (married Elizabeth Patterson), Angeline (wife of Martin High), two died at birth, and one at the age of six or seven years, and Lewis C, who married Nancy Patterson, and resides on the farm of the grandfather and father on the banks of Big Darby.

DANIEL ANDERSON, farmer, P. 0. Plain City. The subject of this sketch was born May 28, 1811, in .Madison County, Ohio. He is a son of Daniel and Louisa Anderson, who were among the early settlers of Madison County. He was reared to man's estate on a farm, and received a good common English education. On October Hi, 1862, he married Manzilah Ortman, born November 12, 1837, and a daughter of William and Elizabeth Ortman. of Franklin County, Ohio. To them have been born two children - Thomas McLelhm, born July 28, 1863, and Maud, born March 29, 1875. Mr. Anderson has from his youth up been a resident of Madison Count}*; he is a member of the M. E. Church at Wilson's Chapel, and the owner of forty acres of land. William Ortman, father of Mrs. Anderson, was born in Maryland, where he married Elizabeth Ilarlin, by whom he had eleven children, seven of whom are now living - Joshua, Thomas, Emily J., Joseph, Mary I']., James W., and Manzilah. About the year, 1849, he emigrated from Maryland to Henry County, Ind. where he located one year, when he came to Franklin County, Ohio, where he and his wife remained until their decease.

S. D. ANDRFW, merchant, West Canaan. This gentlemen was born in Washington County, Penn., July 23, 1828 ; he isa son of Cyrus and Sarah (Dille) Andrew. He emigrated to Madison County, Ohio, in October, 1856. He received common school education, and is by occupation a merchant. He was a salesman two years at Van Buren, a partner four years, farmed eighteen years and was in business for six years in Amity. His grandfather's name was Cyrus. He. our subject, was married March 1, 1855, to Ann E., daughter of John and Rachel (Bayne) Milliken, natives of Pennsylvania, of Irish, German and Scotch descent. By this union there were bonfjsix children, viz.: James C, deceased, aged twenty-three years, married Martha Wbrthington ; Flora B.; Cyrus H.; Rachel Odessa, deceased, at eighteen months; Elmer, and Aim. deceased. Mr. and Mr- Andrew are members of the Presbyterian Church. He has held the office of Township Clerk and is a Democrat in politics.

WILLIAM ATKINSON, farmer, P. O. Plain City, a native of Greene County, Ohio, came to Canaan Township in 1853. He was born February 22. 1832. His father, Cephas Atkinson, was a native of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio in the year 1811, and settled in Clinton County. He was born November 30, 1790, and died in November, 1860. His wife, Abigail (Oren) Atkinson, was a native of Pennsylvania, where she was born in April, 179(5; she died December 21, 1876. Joseph Atkinson, the grandfather of our subject, was a native of England, and his wile was Susannah (Mills) Atkinson. William A. was married. May 29, 1866, to Lueinda, daughter of John and Mary (Rhulen) Nunemaker, natives of Germany. lie was born November 22, 1808; came to Fairfield County. Ohio, at the age of eight years, and died in April. 1879. His wife was born December 26, 1806. The grandfather, Nunemaker. died at the ripe old age of eighty-three years. Oursubject's wife was the widow of Robert Flemming, and was born in the year 1839. By her Mr. Atkinson has three children, viz.: Mary Eva, born June 17, 1867 ; Charles Francis, born June 24. 1870 ; and Cephas, born December 24, 1876. Mr. Atkinson owns 1,037^ acres of land, situated five miles southwest of Plain City. He has served as School Director and Trustee, and in politics is a Republican.

THE BEACH FAMILY.* The genealogy of the Beach family of Madison County runs through ten generations since coming to America. Moses Perkins Beach of 309 Fifth avenue, New York City, son of the late Moses Yale Beach, of the New York Sun. in his arrangement of our genealogy, refers to our earliest ancestor in America, as "ye pilgrim Thomas, of Milford," Conn., in contradistinction to " ye pilgrim John," of Stratford, Conn., the original Beaches who came to this country in the early days of emigration. My great-grandfather, Amos Beach, born at Wallingford, Conn., in 1724, was a great-grandson of "ye pilorim Thomas ;" and he married December 24, 1746, Sarah Rice, or Raj-s, as it was then spelled. To them were born twelve children, eight sons and four daughters, as follows : Chloe, born 1747 ; Chauncey, born 1748 ; Ambrose, born 1750 was a soldier in Captain Titus Watrous' company, in the Revolutionary army and died July 8, 1776, of camp distemper ; Amos, born 1751 ; Brewer, born 1753-' Abraham, born 1755, died June 5, 1777, at Milford, Conn., on his way home fromBritish prison ships ; Esther, born 1757 ; Obil, born December 27, 1758 ; Sarah, born 1760 ; Isaac, born 1762 ; Roswell, born in 1764, and died May 1st, 1858, in Belmont County, Ohio; Sarah, born 1766. Of the eight sons above named, all were soldiers in the Revolutionary army. The mother of these children died in 1820, at the home of her son Brewer, in Goshen, Conn., aged ninety years. Of the above children, Obil Beach, born in Goshen, Conn., December" 27, 1758, was my grandfather. In October, 1777, when two months less than eighteen years of age, he entered the Revolutionary army, under Capt. Chapman and Col. Swift ; and was present and witnessed the surrender of Burgoyne, at Saratoga, October 17, 1777. He served for three years, and was mustered out in New Jersey in October, 1780. On the 27th day of June, 1782, he married Miss Elizabeth Kilbourne, or Kilborn, of Litchfield. Conn., born June 9, 1765. She used the Quaker dialect ; but I think she was a Presbyterian at the time of her marriage. She is said to have been of Scotch descent. They each had small interests in real estate, the one in Goshen and the other in Litchfield ; but soon after marriage they moved to the township of Poultney, in Rutland County, Vt. By a deed, now in my possession, it appears that one Ebenezer Hyde, of Poultney, County of Rutland, for and in consideration of the sum of twenty-three pounds and ten shillings, " lawful money," sold to Obil Beach, of Goshen, Conn., seventy-five acres, "in said Poultney," on the 8th day of March, " in the sixth year of American Independence," Anno Domini, 1782. And on the 6th day of November, 1782, he also received a deed from Jason Hell, of the Township of Poultney, County of Rutland, lor fifty acres ; for which he paid sixty pounds. On the 10th day of September, 1783, Joseph Ballard, of Fairhayen, County of Rutland, State of Vermont, for the sum of thirty pounds, sold to Obil Beach, -of the Township of Poultney." one hundred acres ; so it would seem probable that he moved to Vermont in 1782, the same year of his marriage, or early in the spring of 1783. He subsequently moved to New Haven Core. Addison County, Vt. ; and on the 5th day of December, 1788, Oliver Strong, of Poultney, Avvdvil him seventy-six acres "in a gore of land called New Haven Gore," in the County of Addison. State of Vermont, for sixty pounds, -lawful money :" and also, with even date, fifty acres for forty pounds at the same place, to Elizabeth Beach, liis wife. So that, in the absence of better proof, it is presumable that lie moved to New Haven Gore in 1788. To him and his wife Elizabeth were born twelve children, as follows: Susannah, born September 20, 1783; Amos, born July !». ITS.") ; Marova, born April 18, 1787 ; Uri, born December 7, 1789 ; Ambrose, born March 17, 1792 ; Rhoda born June 24. 1794; Sarah, born June 9, 1797: Lorenzo, born November 7, 1793; Roswell, born August 3, 1801; Irene, born February 19, 1804; Obil and Oren, twins, born March 10. 1807. Of the above twelve children, the three first were born in the township of Poultney, Rutland County. Vt.. and the nine last were born at New Haven Core. Addison County, Vt. Tn the year 1812, Uri, the third son and the fourth child, when he was twenty-three years of age, determined upon emigrating to Ohio, lie met with great opposition from the family; but he arranged his " pack," and. swinging it over his shoulder, started alone and on foot. He came first to Cleveland, near where he stopped for three days to replenish his purse by working. He worked for three days for a farmer, in helping to build, a mill-dam. where he had to work all the time in water, sometimes waist-deep. For this he received si a day; but as he had to pay the tavern keeper 75 cents a day I'or his hoard, he round he was only 75 cents better off for his three days' hard work. He then struck a bee line" for Marietta, Ohio, which had then been settled for twenty-four years. There he made four barrels of cider, for a fanner, on the halves; and taking his two barrels down to Marietta, sold it out of his skiff, at a lively rate, to the United States soldiers quartered there, at 12.1 cents a quart. Returning up the river with his skiff, he washed out of the pomace, at the cider mill, about three pecks of apple seeds, which, adding to the weight of his original pack, he swung over his shoulder and took another bee line for Worthington, Ohio, directing his course through the wilderness as he best could, and strapping himself in the tops of trees at night to save himself from being devoured by wolves while trying to obtain his needed rest. In the spring of 1813, he rented a small piece of ground, at Worthington, and planted a [tail of his apple seeds lor a nursery. In the spring of Is I 1. he came to Madison County arid bought ninety-two acres of land of Walter and Ann May Dun, in Darby Township, and planted more of his apple seeds on it: and on the 1st day of September, 1816, he married Mrs. Hannah (Noble) (iorham, of Worthington. Ohio - a widow with two children - daughter of Rev. Seth and Hannah (Barker) Noble, born at Kenduskeag .Meadow (Bangor), Province of .Maine, September 11, 1789. He brought her to his home in Darby Township, and they both remained citizens of Madison County until the time of their death. He died at Amity. Canaan Township, January 11. L 832, aged forty-three years; and she at Amity on the 17th day of November, L85 1. aged sixty-five. To them were born seven children, four daughters and three sons, as follows: Elizabeth ("Eliza"), Mary. Hannah No ble. Malona Case, Uri, John Noble, William Morrow. In 1813, Lorenzo Beach came to Ohio, ami joined his brother Uri a! Worthington; and in IS] 1 his brothers, Amos and Ambrose, and his sister Sarah (Ketch) and her husband, came to Madison County. In 1815, Ambrose went back to Vermont and married Joanna Perry; and in 1 Si 7. Obil. their lather, came on with all the remainder of the family, reaching their destination on the Darby Plains on the 25th day of October of that year. Of what they wroughl in Madison County, it is presumable that sufficient reference has been made by the historians of Darby and Canaan Township, and will appeal- elsewhere in the history of these townships. Uriel biographical sketches of some of the individual members of the family will be found elsewhere in this work also. Of this family, Obil died at the home of his son Dr. Lorenzo, in Darby Township, September, 1846, aged eighty-eight; Elizabeth, his wife, in Caiman Township, ai her son Uri's, in September, 1826, aged sixty-one: Susannah (Hallock), in 1856, aged seventy three: Amos, in Plain City. Ohio, February :!.">. 1875, aged ninety: Marova, in infancy: Uri, January 11. ls:;^. of pneumonia, at Amity, aged forty-three; Ambrose, in Brown Township, Franklin County. Ohio. September 20, l"870, aged seventyeight: Rhoda (Hallock). on the Darby Plains in Canaan Township, of milksickness, September 23, 1823, aged twenty-nine: Sarah (Ketch-Converse), at

Plain City, Ohio, January 16, 1876, aged seventy-nine; Lorenzo, at Fairbury, 111., August, 1878, aged eight}-; Roswell, still living, at Centerville, Iowa; Irene. September, 1824, aged twenty; Obil, still living at Bucks Grove, Kan.; Oren, died in Kansas (or Missouri) November 4, 1863. from fatigue in being chased by rebel guerrillas, aged fifty-six. The descendants of " ye pilgrim Thomas, of Milford," Conn., are scattered through Connecticut. Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, New Jerse}', Ohio, Missouri. Illinois, Iowa. Kansas, California, Texas, Georgia and elsewhere. Joseph Perkins Beach, our genealogist, in a recent personal communication, says: "For over thirty years, I have been gathering in the Beaches, from every ' original record ' I thought likely to yield returns; and I am not ashamed of any record of any of them I have yet found. They are a good race, enterprising, brave, of average longevity, average piety, full of energy, and in all respects worthy of a history."

JAMES L. BRADLEY, deceased. The subject of this sketch was born in Virginia December 9, 1806. and died September 14, 1881. He was married September 30, 1832, to Elizabeth, daughter of James and Nancy (Vankirk) Mark. She was born December 7, 1814, her father was born February 14, 1782, and died December 10, 1845; her mother was born November 2."). 1787, Our subject was the father of seven children, three boys and four girls; of which number three are living, viz.: Nancy, deceased, born September 6, 1833; Alma, born February 3, 1836; James ML, born November 14. 1838. and died August 31). 1841; Eliza Ann, born February 7, 1812: David, born April 14, 1844, deceased; Elizabeth, deceased, born November 14, 1846; and Mathias, born September 25, 1854. Our subject came to an untimely end while crossing the railroad between his farm and Plain City. He owned nearly nine hundred acres of land five miles southwest of Plain City. He was a successful farmer and a large stock-raiser.

R. E. CARPENTER, farmer, P. O. West Canaan. The subject of this sketch was born in Canaan Township, Madison County, July 11. 1850; he is a son of Wesley and Sarah (Smith) Carpenter, natives of Ohio. He owns 170 acres of land in Canaan Township, one mile south of Amity, on the lower pike. He was born and raised on this farm and has two sisters, viz.: Marv Amanda, and Irena, wife of John Stalbird; Marv makes her brother's bouse her home. Our subject's father's sister was Mrs. Dr. Jane McCloud. Mr. Carpenter is a Republican in politics.

JAMES N. CONVERSE, stock-raiser, P. O. West Canaan, was born in |):irl)\ Township, Madison County, Ohio, October 2! ». 1823, in a log cabin on his grandfather's farm. He is a son of Charles and Phebe (Norton) Converse. His father was a native of Vermont and died October 31. 1849, aged fifty-five years; he wis of English descent. Our subject was married, November 22. 1846, to Julia Ann, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Calhoon, her lather a native of Portage County. Ohio, of Scotch and Irish descent. By this union two children were born, viz.: Elizabeth Ann. born September 11. 1848, wife of Butler Smith, who died May 27. 1877, and she married Cary Milliken September 15, 1881. They reside in Jeflerson Township. Benry B., born January 8, 1850, was married September 17. 1875, to Elizabeth Beach, daughter of Uriah and Hlenor (Downing) Beach, by whom he has two children, viz.: Walter and Julie E.

GEORGE II. CRBGO, farmer, P. 0. West Canaan, was born in New Fork July l. 1817; he is a son of Noah I), and Abigail (Maybe) Crego. Be emigrated to Ohio with his parents in 1821. His mother was born March 15, 1793, and died June 30, 1882. His father was born in December, 1793, and died in September, 1864. They were natives of York State, where they married. The father was in the war of 1812, Our subjeel was firsl married, October 8, 1838, to Rachel Gary, who was born in Madison County, Ohio.

October 8, 1838; she was a daughter of Stephen and Katie Johnson. His second marriage was to Lydia (Chellis) Pendlan, widow of Jackson Pendlan, on December 15, 1874. Her father was a native of Vermont, who was born in 1800, and died May 26, L879. Her mother was a native of Lower Canada, where she was born .May 6, L810. Mrs. Grego was horn in Vermont January 1. L829. She is the mother of one child, J. W., born February 5, I860. Onrsnbjeet is a fanner by occupation, and a Republican in politics. He is the father of nine children, viz.. Sarah, wife of L. M. Frazell; Mahala, wile of Henry Nunnamaker; Isaac, married; Elizabeth, wife of James Ruttan; Catherine, widow of Peter Strickland, who married James Mills; James, married to Hester Canada; Abram, married to Ada Fisher; Rachel, wife of Charles Chellis, and George R., Jr., single.

D. J. CUTLER, farmer, P. 0. West Canaan, was horn in Madison County, September 11, 1840. His father, Elisha Cutler, was born February 2, 1809, and at an early day emigrated to Ohio, where he married Emma Marquis, who was horn in this State May 22. 1817. Our subject was reared on the farm and attended the district schools until 1860, when he entered the graded school at Plain City. In 1861, he attended the academy at London, after which he taught school for several years during the winter season. He was married, March 28, 1^72. to Electra -)., daughter of James Gr. and Hannah (Newhouse) Miller, of Pickaway County. By this union two children were born, viz.. James Benjamin, born in August. 1S74, and Eva Maud, horn July 4, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Cutler are members of the Universalist Church, in which he is a Trustee. He is a Republican in politics and has served as Justice of the Peace for two or three terms.

J. T. DOMINY, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was horn in Darby Township September 24, l^-i> ; he is a son of Jeremiah and Abigail (Norton) Hominy, natives of York State, who emigrated to Ohio in 1812. His father died in February, 1865, and his mother in 1830. His grandfather, James Norton, emigrated from York Stale in 1S12. Our subject owns 180 acres of land one mile southwest of Amity, and by occupation is a farmer. In politics, he is a Republican, and he has tilled different otlices in the town-hip. He was married September 24, 1848, to Martha, daughter of Abram and Chloe (Marsh) Scrubner, natives of York Slate, of English descent. By this union their children were Clide. wife of Hiram Douglas; Julia, wife of J. Forshee; Eva, Harry and Emmett. Hiram Douglas, son-in-law of our subject, was a member of Company G, One Hundred and Seventy Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. J. llaynes. and acting Sergeant for three months. Mr. Domiuy and wifeare members of the Universalist Church.

HON. GEORGE FORREST HARRINGTON, son of Alvin and Elizabeth (Beach) Harrington, grandson of Uri and Hannah (Noble) Beach, and great-grandson of Obil Beach, was born in Canaan Township, Madison Co., Ohio, February 4. 1836, raised in Amity, and educated at Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware. Ohio. Studied law with Hon. Samuel Sullivan I'ox. of Columbus, Ohio, and admitted to the bar in 1857. Practiced law in Rolla, Mo., in Memphis, Tenn.; was in the service of the Juarez Government, Mexico, in 1864, and located in Mobile. Ala., after the surrender of that city to the Federal forces, for the practice of law. He was, for one term, a member of the Lower House of Representatives of Alabama, and was unaminously chosen Speaker of the llou,'. He was Mayor of Mobile, and died at his homestead, " Bay View," near Mobile, July 18, 1876, aged forty years.

CHARLES LYS VXDHK HEMENWAY, A. M.. son of Daniel Rand and Hannah Beach) Hemenway, grandson of Uri and Hannah (Noble) Beach, and great-grandson of Obil Beach, was born in Jerome Township, Union Co., Ohio. May It!. 1840. He was left an orphan, by the death of his father, who died in

West Jefferson, Madison Co., Ohio, March 1, 1844, when Charles, the oldest of three children, was only four years old. He was raised in Arnit}-, Madison Co., Ohio, and was graduated at Ohio Wesley an University, Delaware, Ohio, in the class of 1862. He was, for one year, Superintendent of the Public Schools at Cardington, Morrow Co., Ohio, after which he commenced the study of law with the Hon. Samuel Sullivan Cox, of Columbus, Ohio, but died at West Jefferson, Ohio, April 27, 1863, of typhoid fever, aged twenty-two. In physical perfections, Christian gentleness, urbanity, suavity, and all the nameless graces and attractions that draw one to another, he excelled all gentlemen I have ever known. His sister, Harriet, had died at the age of fourteen ; and a month after his death, the body of his brother Edward, who had died in the army, was sent home for burial.

MARTIN V. HIGH, farmer, P. 0. West Jefferson, was born in Columbus, Ohio, April 12, 1837, and was reared in Franklin Count}7; he is a son of Hosea S. and Mary A. (McCormick) High, the former a native of New Jersey, who died at the age of seventy-eight years. Our subject owns 146 acres of land, between West Jefferson and Plain City, and is a farmer by occupation. He has served as School Director a number of years. He was married. November 4, 1869, to Angeline, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Millikin) Alder, native of Washington County, Penn., she was born August 29, 1853; her father died in 1876, aged sixty-six years; her mother died in 1874, aged sixt}--three years. Our subject is the father of five children - Delia, born March 16, 1872; Lizzie (deceased), born in 1870; Laura, born July 24, 1876; Etta, born March 16, 1878; and Walter, born in October, 1881.

N. M. HUBER, farmer, P. 0. Plain City. The subject of this sketch was born in Hocking County, Ohio, June 23, 1849; he is a son of Joseph and Mary (Cost) Huber, who emigrated to Ohio in 1842. Our subject is a farmer by occupation, at which he has been very successful, now owning 240 acres of land four and one half miles south of Plain City. In politics, he is a Republican; he has served as School Director in his township. He was married, December 8,1877, to Alice (Gladden) Atkinson, widow of James Atkinson, daughter of Amos and Eliza (Barbon) Gladden. She has one child by her first husband, viz., Nellie, bom February 2, 1871.

DR. WM. H. JEWETT, Sr., physician, West Canaan, was born in Franklin County. Ohio, October 2, 1831; he is a son of B. F. and Eliza (Burgess) Jewett. His parents emigrated to Franklin County, Ohio, about 1815. His father'was born in Vermont July 29, 1800, and died September 23, 1867; his mother was born January 1, 1810. and died March 29, 1862. Our subject attended the common schools awhile, and then commenced the study of medicine with Andrews & Johnson, of Worthington, Ohio, completing his studies under Dr. Pinny, of Dublin, same county. His first course of lectures were at the Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio. He also attended a course in Cincinnati, and attended the normal school at Dublin, Ohio, two terms. He practiced one year at Belle Point, and was in the army two years. He was a member of Company C, One Hundred and Twenty-first Regiment, for fourteen months; he was Second Lieutenant and acting as Orderly Sergeant, and was detailed for hospital duty, serving three months in the Louisville Hospital, and tlncc months as physician. In politics, he is a Democrat, lie is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 193, Plain City, and also of Urania Lodge, No. 311, F. & A. M., Plain City. His wife is a daughter of George and Mary Ann Wirt/., who emigrated to Ohio in L835, and are of English descent. By his marriage he has had ten children, viz., .Mary E., George F. Laura E., Flora E., Sarah A.. Charles lv. Katie lv. Dumpie (deceased), Leslie and an infant. Dr. Jewett returned to Billyard after the war in 1864, and practiced medicine there until 1871, since which time he has resided in Amity, Madison County, Ohio

DR. GEORGE F. JEWETT. Jr., physician, West Uanaan, was bom in Franklin County, Ohio, March 17. L857 ; he is a son of Dr. W. II. and Lina E. (Snouffer) Jewett, the former a native of Ohio, whose sketch appears elsewhere, and the latter a native of Maryland, both of English descent. Our subject received his rudimentary education in the schools of his native county, and in 1878 commenced reading medicine with his father. From 1874 to 1877, he attended the Central Normal School at Worthington, and in 1877 entered the State University, at Columbus, graduating February 24, 1882. During the winters of 1873 to 1881, he was engaged in teaching school. Since his graduation, he has been practicing his profession with his father, at Amity, in this county, where he is well acquainted and highly esteemed.

THOMAS KILBURY, farmer, P. 0. Plain City, was born in Windom County, Vt, July 1(3, 1797, and emigrated to Ohio at the age of seventeen years. He commenced blacksmithing with his father, Richard Kilbury, who was a blacksmith, and continued in it until about 1847, when he turned his entire attention to fanning. On February 3, 1820, he married Martha B. Finch, who was born in New York State October 16, 1800, and died in Madison County, December 18, 1840. Ten children blest this union, viz.: Ira, born March 25, 1821; Richard, born July 21, 1823, and died in infancy; Orson, born April 19, L825; Armenius, born June 12, 1827; Thomas T., born June 6, 1830; Sarah II., born September 10, 1832; John F., born November 28, 1835; James M.. born January 25, 1837, died August 16, 1880; Thomas McD., born May 5, 1839, died July' 22, 1840; and Martha M., born December 11, 1841. On the 15th of March. 1842, Mr. Kilbury married for his second wife Polly (Clark) Summers, daughter of Thomas and Rachel (Harris) Clark, and widow of James Summers, deceased. She was born in this county August 22, 1819, and by her first marriage had one child, Ruth, born October 18, 1838. By her marriage to Mr. Kilbury, five children were born, namely: Isaac, born December 9, 1842, died October 22, 1863; Emily 0., born December 1, 1844; William H., born October 10, 1847; Levi A., born November 3, 1849; and Onina, born November 28, 1853, died July 21, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Kilbury are members of the church, he of the Christian and she of the Baptist. In his farm operations, he has been very successful, and as a reward for his well-directed labor, he now has 150 acres of land in Franklin County, 151 in Union County, and 523 in Madison County, lie is a Republican, and has filled several township offices. A singular incident in the history of this family is that the father and all the brothers of Mr. Kilbury were blacksmiths, and all the sisters married blacksmiths with one exception.

ROBERT B. KILBURY, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Canaan Township April 22, 1S46; he is the son of Asa ami I.utii Kilbury. the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Ohio. Their nationality was Irish. They were among the early settlers of this county. Our subject has followed the occupation of farming through life; he is in politics a Republican; he is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Plain City. lie was married, April 12, 1868, to Rena, daughter of Iv 1». Smith, a son of ('apt. E. C. Smith, and Lavina (Bailey) Smith. Mr. Kilbury has one daughter, Minnie, born June 19, 1869. His wife is a member of the .Methodist Episcopal Church. He resides four and a half miles south of Plain Pity, on the middle pike.

P. C. KILBURY, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Madison County, Ohio, May 18, 1856; he is a son of Asa and Ruth (Clark) Kilbury, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Ohio. Ilis father is seventy -six years of age, and his mother sixty six. His grandfather was Richard Kilbury, and his great-grandfather's name was John Kilbury. His maternal grandfather and grand-mother's names were Thomas and Rachel (Harris) Clark. Our subject was married December 26, 1878, to Ruth Hill, who was born in