Pleasant Township (part 7 of 18)

I. C. KEMP, farmer and stockman. P. O. London, was born in Maryland June 18, 182{.I. He is the son of Jacob and Julia (Button ) Kemp, natives of Maryland, oi Dutch descent. He received a common school education, and since then has followed various occupations. His early life was spent with his parents. In 1855, he came to London, and for twenty years was engaged in the grocery business. In 1867, he began farming, and has since followed that avocation with good success, now being the owner of 202 acres of good, well-improved land. He married Ellen Fullerton, by whom he had one child - Albert, now living at Xenia. Mrs. Kemp died in 1862, and in 1866 he married Mrs. Margaret (Witherow) Rankin, by whom he had four children, viz. : Fulton, Findley, Charles and George. Mr. and Mrs. Kemp are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he is a class-leader. He is an earnest advocate of total abstinence principles, and votes the Prohibition ticket. He is the proprietor of the London stock yards, situated on the Little Miami Railroad, near London. These yards are conveniently situated, well watered, and furnished with ample accommodations for any amount of stock that may be consigned to him. The proprietor is an experienced stockman, and attends promptly to all orders. He keeps annually an average of 7,000 head of cattle, which are shipped to him to be sold at the London stock sales.

" HENRY KILGORE. farmer. P. O. London, was born in Madison County, Ohio, September 14. 1828. He is a son of James and Sarah (Hutson i Kilgore, natives of Kentucky, the former of Scotch and the latter of Euglish descent. The former was a Captain in the war of 1812. Our subjecl was reared on a farm and received a limited education. In 1864, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He has followed farming during life, and now owns 116 acres of good land. He was married in 1872 to Martha Ellsworth, by whom he has two children - Simon G. and Charles H. Mr. and Mrs. Kilgore are members of the Christian Church. He is a Republican in politics. We append herewith a sketch of his mother, written by a member of the family: * * * Sarah Kilgore was born in Bourbon Count \. Kv.. in the year L789, and was married to Jonathan Denton in the year L806. During the few years they were permitted to iive together, their lives were full of suffering and danger, they finally being driven by the Indians from their home to the fort. Here she romained, and at the risk of her life, rode home each day to attend to the stock they were obliged to leave behind. I Jut a short time elapsed until her husband was d in a skirmish with tin [ndians, and with her.three Bma II children she was forced to flee to her parental roof. In the year 1814, she was married to James Kilgore, who still survives her. She departed this life

November 2, 1872. in her eighty-fourth year, leaving behind a family of eight children, thirty -eight grandchildren, forty-three great-grandchildren and one of the fifth generation. She united with the Methodist Church at the early age of sixteen years, and the prayer and class meeting, in which she assisted as leader for many years, were her delight. When she united with the church there was no house of worship but the cabin of the early settler. The cares of domestic life, and the privations of the pioneer did not cause her to falter in the path of duty. With a cheerful and brave neart she did what she could, and her children rise up and called her blessed, and though her family and friends mourn her absence hen they rejoice in the prospect of a re-union on the evergreen shore.

THOMAS LANGEN, Jr., farmer, P. O. London, was born in New York State in 1846, and is the son of Thomas and Ellen (JVIcCarty) Langen, natives of Ireland, who emigrated to America in 1832. In 1846, they came to Ohio, settling in Fayette County, where they remained until 1868, when they came to this township. The father died in 1873, leaving an encumbered estate, and making his son Thomas his executor. Thomas soon released the land from its encumbrances, made additions to it, but has recently sold it all with the intention of purchasing a larger tract. The family consisted of four children - Thomas, Francis, James and George Thomas married Mary Mahan. of Claivk County, in 1876, and h;is two children - Charles F. and William. George, who is assisting Thomas on the home I' arm, was born in Fayette County, June 28, 1860, and now owns 127 acres < £ land. These boys are all energetic, steady, industrious farmers, who look well to the interest of themselves, and of their community.

B. W. LAWSON. photographic artist, London, was born at Baltimore, Md., March 14. 1844. He is a son of Alexander Lawson, also a native of laryland, and a farmer by occupation. He died in 1877. He married Susan, daughter of Harrison Gould. Eleven children were born to this union, eight now living. Mrs. Lawson resides in Monongalia County, VV. Va.. aged about seventy years. When our subject was ten years of age, - ids father removed to W est Virginia, and he there remained till the war commencod. He then enlisted in the Third A'irginia Cavalry, and served three years as a private. After the war closed, he went to St. Louis, Mo., and there" learned his present trade. For the past eight or nine years, he lias been located in Ohio, and came to London August 18, 1880. He has succeeded in establishing a very fine trade, and a far better one than anticipated. Mr. Lawson is a member of Madison Lodge, No. 70 (I. O. O. F). "tie was married, in 1875, to Anna Gronauer, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind. , and a daughter of Joseph Gronauer, who located at Fort Wayne when it - ontained but five houses. One son born to this union died in infancy. Mrs. Lawson studied ornamental painting, at St. Mary's-of the- Woods Academy, four miles west of Terre Haute, Ind., and portrait painting at St. Louis, Mo. She works in water colors, oil and crayon, and teacher several classes. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson are members of the Presbyterian Church.

SAMUEL LENHART. manufacturer of buggies and spring wagons, London, was born in York County. Penn., April 27. 1840. His father, George Lenhart, is a native of Pennsylvania, and a farmer by occupation. He now resides at Dover, Penn., in his sixty-seventh year. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Gerber, a native of Pennsylvania, who became the mother of four children, three sons living. Mrs. Lenhart is still living, at about the same age as her husband. The subject of this notice resided in

Pennsylvania until twenty years of age. When seventeen years of age, he learned the blacksmith trade, and worked at it three years. He then came to London (in I860) and worked at his trade for one year. In April, 1861. soon after the call for troops by President Lincoln, he enlisted in Company C Seventeenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served during the three months term of the regiment. He re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Thirtieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and at the battle of Antietam was wounded through the left arm and body by a rifle ball. He was discharged on that account, and returned to London. He afterward went to Montana Territory, where he worked at his trade till 1868. He returned to London again, and in the fall of that year purchased his present shop of a Mr. Knapper, where he has since been engaged in business. Mr. Lenhart is a member of Madison Lodge, No. 70 (I. O. O. F.). Demo cratic in politics, and has served as Councilman of the village. He was married March 11, 1869, to Isabella Crawford, a native of Paint Township. They have three sons - Eddie, Charlie and Samuel Glenn.

J AMES LILLY (deceased), was the youngest of his parents' nine chil dren; he was born in Ross County, Ohio, October 4, 1816. His paternal grandparents were William and Elizabeth (Pollet) Lilly, the former a descendant of English ancestors, and the latter a native of France. They resided in Fluvanna County, Va. Mr. Lilly's father, Thomas Lilly, was born in 1771. in Virginia, where he married Theodosia Riley, who was born in New Jersey in 1773. They came to Ohio in 1809, with five children, and located in Ross County, where the father died in 1823. In 1830, Mrs. Lilly and family came to Madison County, and located in Fairfield Township, near the present site of Lilly Chapel, where the mother died February I. 1839, aged sixty-six years. Their family consisted of nine children, four daughters and five sons; two died single, and five are now living; of the latter, two reside in this county. James Lilly was fourteen years of age when his mother removed to this county, and grew to manhood on the farm near Lilly Chapel. Previous to and during the war he was largely engaged in the grazing, trading and shipping of stock. He subsequently dealt extensively in land, and at the time of his death owned several large tracts. In 1866, he removed to London, and two years later removed to the " Judge Jones farm," four miles west of London. After a two years' residence on this farm, he returned to London, and there died of typhoid fever October 10. 1874. He was twice married, his first wife beinj; Matilda Anderson, a native of Virginia, and a resident of this county, whom he married in 1843. By her he had seven children, four living, viz. : Emma, wife of J. B. Young, of Lexington, Iowa: Mary E., wife of J. S. Gardner. of Franklin County; George W, who graduated nt Wesleyan University, Delaware, in L879, with the degree of A. B., and at Michigan University in 1881, with the degree of C. E., since which he has been engaged as a civil engineer; and Eugene A. One son, William, enlisted when but seventeen

of age, in the Fortieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died ii a hospital in Kentucky. Mrs. Lilly died in L859, aged thirty-six years, and in

1 Mr. Lilly married Mrs. Susan (Melvin) Davidson, widow of George W. Davidson, deceased. Of their three children, two are living, viz.: Ella, a student at Wellesley (Mass.) College; and John W. A., who lives with his mother on East High street. London. James Lilly united with the Methodist Episcopal Church when quite young, and in after years donated the site of the present church to that denomination, the new building taking the name of Lilly Chapel, and the village is now known by the same name. He was a Republican in politics, and at the time of his death was senior County Commissioner, serving a term of three years. He owned property in the village of London, and laid out James Lilly's Subdivision of that town. Honest and upright, firm in character and decision, full of benevolence and charity, and a shrewd busi ness man. he accumulated a considerable fortune, and occupied a prominent and influential position in the community. Few men were more useful to the town in which they lived, and but few men contributed more to the moral and material prosperity oJP the county than he. Eugene A. Lilly, dealer in real estate, London, was born on a farm in Fairfield Township (now the site of Lilly Chapel), May 9, 1858. He came to London when eight years of age. and was there reared. He took a course of study at th-> Ohio Wesleyan University, and subsequently attended the University of Michigan, graduating from the latter in the class of 1880, with the degr of Pharmaceutical Chemist He then went to Chicago, where for a short time he was assistant to Prof. Wheoler, of the University of Chicago. He then returned to London, where he has since resided, with the intention, however, of resuming his work in chemistry in the future. He is still a young man, but so far in life has met with good success in his business transactions. He ic> a member of the Masonic Lodge, Chapter and Council, and a Republican in politics.

GEORGE W. LOHR, London, a resident of Madison County over sixty-two years, and the oldest liveryman in the business in the county, was born in Rockingham County, Va., December 24, 1813. His father, Michael Lohr, was a native of Virginia, and a farmer by occupation. He married Catherine Miller, also a native of the Old Dominion, who bore him four children - two daughters and two sons, three living in this and one in Fay ette County, Ohio. Mr. Lohr died about 1818; Mrs. Lohr married for her second husband Samuel Messmore, a native of Pennsylvania. Of the three children given them, two are living. George W. Lohr accompanied his mother and step-father to Madison County in 1820, coming the entire distance from Virginia in a one-horse wagon. They located on the present site of the Kreider farm. South Charleston pike, three miles from London, and subsequently moved to Paint Creek. Mr. Lohr was apprenticed to George Phifer, to learn the saddler's trade, and finished it with William H. Squires. He then started in business, in partnership with James Q. Lotspeich, on the present site of the storeroom now occupied by Gardner & Lohr. The firm was known as Lotspeich & Lohr; a year later the firm was dissolved, and Mr. Lohr commenced business alone, on his present property (fall of 1837), making saddles, and carrying on the business for fifteen years. During the latter five years of this time, he had been running a livery on a small scale, and finally concluded to go iuto the business. This was 1840 or 1842, and since that time. Mr. Lohr has attended to the wants of his customers to " anything on wheels." He has been in the undertaking business with his son, J. M. Lohr, for the past two years, and has been very successful in all his business operations; ho owns a business block or two, and some other city property. Mr. Loin's political views are Republican; he has served an unexpired term as Coroner of the county, and some time as Councilman of London; he was united in marriage, February 12, 1837, to Sarah F. Reeder, a native of Clark County, Ohio. Of their eight children, five are living - James M., who married Molly K. Pringle, of Clark County, Ohio; Josephine; Mary H, wife of Martin Dungan, a merchant of London; Florence, wife of Arnold W. Gardner, of Gardner & Lohr, and William H, Jr., member of the latter firm; Irvin, George and Fannie are deceased. Mrs.

Lohr departed this life December 3, 1875, aged fifty -eight years six mouths and twenty-two days; she was a faithful Christian, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a lady well respected by all.

JOHN LOHR, London, was born in Shenandoah County, "Va., April 1, 1816. His father died when he was but three years old. His mother afterward married Samuel Messmore, and the family moved to Madison County, Ohio, and settled within two miles of London, in 1820. Until eighteen years of age. M/. Lohr worked on a farm, after which with the consent of his mother and step- father he learned the saddler's trade; was engaged at this trade about twelve years, and was traveling part of the time. Coming to the conclusion " that a l-olling stone gathers no moss," he settled in business in London. In 1844, was united inmarriage with Ann Noteman. This lady was the fortunate possessor of an interest in a farm, and Mr. Lohr thinking to better himself by returning to agricultural pursuits, purchased his brother-in-law's interest in the farm, and selling his property in town moved to the farm in 1847, which is situated only five miles distant from where he first settled in this county, and where he* at present resides. Mr. Lohr has been the father of ten children, eiaht of whom are now living. When these children were growing up, Mr. and Mrs. Lohr realized that other and higher duties should claim their attention, and they united with the First Presbyterian Church at London. We here will quote whatMr. Lohr writes regarding this change. " This was one of the best steps of my life. In our Presbytery and Synod the question has often been discussed. What is the best mode of getting children to attend church ? My experience is to go yourself and take the children with you; the result is, my family all belong to the church but one. A short time after I united with the church, I was elected one of the ruling members."

JAMES Q. LOTSPEICH (deceased) was born in Ross County, Ohio, May 30, 1809. His father, Ralph Lotspeich, was a native of Tennessee, and located at Chillicothe, Ohio, in an early day. He was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal denomination, and a pioneer in the missionary work in the State of Ohio. He was an able and earnest advocate of the religion of Christ, and possessing a remarkably tender heart, could never mention the name of his Master, or tell of His sufferings on the cross, without shedding tears of sympathy. In fact, it was seldom he preached without crying, and this gained for him the title of "the Weeping Pro) >het," and by that name he was generally known. When twenty-four years of age he married Amelia Rigby. who bore him one daughter and three sons, two now living. He died at the early age of thirty-two years. Our subje it was the oldest child, and came to Madison County about 1830, or perhaps a little earlier. He was a saddler by trade, and located in London, where he was engaged in business until 1874, a period of forty-three years, with the exception of two years. He was an honorable, and upright citizen, and a man highly respected. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Methodist Episcopal Church of London, and one of the Board of Directors of the Jefferson, South Charleston & Xenia Turnpike until it was sold to the county of Madison. In early life he was a Whig; later a I Republican, and served as Justice of the Peace a number of years. Mr. Lotspeich married Sallie, daughter of William Jones, and a sister of John Jones, a retired grocer of London. They were the parents >f two daughters and four sons, all living but one, and four in this county. Mr. Lotspeich died in February,' 1875, aged sixty six years Mrs. Lotspeich is yet living, and in fair health. She is sixty-nine years old.

W. RALPH LOTSPEICH, saddler and harness maker,London, was born in London June 8,1834. He was the oldest child, and received a faireduca tion. At fourteen years of age he learned his present trade with his father, and in 1866 went to Iowa, where he was engaged in farming until 1873. He then returned to London, and in 1874 purchased the stock and trade of his father. He has since conducted the business with moderate success. Mr. Lotspeich is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Knights of Honor, and a Prohibition Republican in politics. He was married, Novem ber 13, 1859, to Ellen Melvin, a" native of Union Township, this county, and daughter of Joseph B. Melvin and Elizabeth Gardner. Her grandfather was a pioneer of Georgesville, Franklin Co., Ohio. Two children have been given them - Leon and Joseph Edgar. Mrs. Lotspeich and her young est son are also members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHNE. LOTSPIECH, with John Kinney, dry goods, and chief of the London Fire Department, was born in London September 12, 1837. He grew to manhood in his native place, and when quite young served as mes senger in the Ohio House of Representatives, session of 1855 56, and 1856 -57. He next entered the employ of Addison Shauklin, in the dry goods line, London, remaining with him four or five years. He then went to Springfield, but subsequently returned to London, and for the past thirteen years has been connected with John Kinney in the dry goods business. Mr. Lots piech has been a member of the London Fire Department since its purchase of a steamer, and in 1880 was elected to his present position. He has mad^ an efficient officer, and takes an active interest in his business. He is a mem ber of the American Legion of Honor, and Republican in politics. He was united in marriage, May 23, 1866, to Mary L. Davidson, a native of Madison, Ind. They have four children - Howard, Annie, William, and Robert. Mrs. Lotspiech is a member of the Methodist Episcopal denomination.

J. W. MACKINNON, Superintendent of the London Public Schools, London, was born in Logan Comity, Ohio, February 13, 1850. His grand father, William MacKinnon, located in Logan County in an early day, and there became an Associate Judge of the Courts. One son, Daniel W., the father of our subject, was born in Clark County, and was a farmer and stockraiser through life. He died at a son's house in Auglaize County, Ohio. March 16, 1864. He was united in marriage to Phebe Hogge, a native of Clark Comity, and daughter of John Hogge, a native of Ireland. Mr- MacKinnon still reside- in Logan County, is fifty-three years of age, and in the enjoyment of good health. Our subject is the elder of five children, four living. He grew to manhood on the home farm, and when nineteen years of age entered Wittenberg College, Springfield. Ohio, where he re mained five years, and graduated in June, 1ST J. Soon after he was mad« Principal of the Bellefontaine High School, holding that position three years. He then came to London to accept his present position, tendered him by the School Board of the latter place. Prof. MacKinnon has had charge of the London schools for six years, and their high standing among the graded schools of the State is due in a great measure to his energetic and tireless energy in their behalf. Mr. MacKinnon is a member of and Secretary of each of the Ohio State Teachers' Associations and the Central Ohio Teachers' Association. He is also a member of the Madison County Teach ers' Association, the Knights of Honor, American Legion of Honor, and the Presbyterian Church. Previous to coming to London, Prof. MacKinnon was a member of the Logan County Board of School Examiners, and since his residence here has held a like position in Madison County for the past five years. He was married, July 23, 1874, to Clara E. Wallace, a native of Logan County, Ohio, and daughter of Dr. John P. andEmeline (Hover) Wallace, of that county, both now deceased. They are the parents of one son - Lee. Mrs. MacKinnon is also a member of the Presbyterian Church.

JACOB MARCH, dealer in foreign and domestic marbles, and proprietor of the London Marble and Granite Works, London, was born in Pennsylvania February 25, 1839. He is a son of Daniel March, also a native of Pennsylvania, a farmer in early life, and subsequently a merchant. He lived in Pennsylvania until his death, about seven years ago. He was united in marriage to Rebecca Sparh, also a native of Pennsylvania, who became the mother of ten children. Four of these are now living, and two residents of Madison County. Mrs. March died over thirty years ago. Mr. March was reared in his native State, and after his mother's death went to live with a drover, remaining with him over two years, and assisting in driving stock to Baltimore. He then learned the drug trade at East Berlin, Penn. , where he was employed for four years. In 1858, he came to London, and learned the marble cutter's trade with Samuel Menter, remaining with him until his death, in September, 1861. He then carried on the business for his employer's widow until 1862, when he enlisted in Company A, One Hundred and Thirteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Col. Wilcox commanding. He was in the service three years, serving as a private the greater part of the time, and was honorably discharged July 11, 1865. Upon coming back to Ohio, he engaged in business at Springfield until June, 1866, when he returned to London, and bought a half interest in the marble trade of M. M. Hutchinson. He became sole proprietor a year later, and has remained such, with the exception of six months, when his brother Levi was a partner. Mr. March is an enterprising business man, and has succeeded in building up a good trade. He is a member of all the organizations in London pertaining to the Masonic and Odd Fellow fraternities, the American Legion of Honor, and is a memi>er of and Treasurer of the Board of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. March ;s also Treasurer of the Homestead Aid Association, of London. Politically, he is Democratic. He was married, November 27, 1867, to Katy Crawford, a native of this county. Of their five children, four are living - Arabell, Ida May, Kittie Z. and Algeraus C. Mrs. March and daughter Arabell are also members of the Presbyterian denomination.

JACOB MARTIN, superannuated minister of the Methodist Episcopal denomination, was born near Marietta. Washington Co., Ohio, April 3, 1806. His father was Charles H. Mai'tin, a native of England, who came to America previous to the Revolutionary war. He served in the Colonial army, and subsequently drew a pension for services rendered. He was a single man, and in 1789 removed to Marietta, Ohio, one year after its first settlement, and where he met and afterward married Mary M. Gayler, a native of Pennsylvania. The date of their marriage was 1797. Soon after their union, they located on the Muskingum River, about six miles above Marietta, and in 1815, to Licking County, Ohio, where both passed the remainder of life. The father was a member of the Seoeder Church in early life, but subsequently let his thoughts turn to things of a more worldly nature. He was again converted through the ministration of his own son, and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in August, 1833, and died in the full faith of a blissful immortality, in November, 1838, aged eighty years. His wife became a member of the Baptist Church in 1821 or 1822, but for convenience, joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1848, living in that faith till her death. December 8. 1860. She was born March 31, 1777. Jacob Martin, born 1806, was in his tenth year when his parents in 1815, removed to Licking County. His educational facilities, like those or all " pioneer boys," were limited, he receiving only fifteen months' schooling in all his life (outside of his theological studies), and that at scattered intervals, between the ages of five and twenty years. He remained with his father until he entered the university. He first thought of taking the step when twenty-one years of age. and in 1831 joined the Ohio Conference when twenty-five years of age. He was first assigned to the Wilmington (Clinton County) Circuit, and his subsequent locations are as follows: In 1832 , to the Tiffin Circuit; in 1833, to Fort Defiance, and thence to Logan County, W. Va. , one year, his circuit covering 600 miles; thence to Gallipolis; in L836, to London Circuit; next to Franklinton Circuit, one year; Granville Circuit, a like period. At close of that year, superannuated on account of failing health, and removed to Range Township, in this county, and was there engaged in farming for fourteen years. He then returned to the regular ministry again,and, in 1853, was assigned to the Dublin Circuit; thence to Groveport two years, and two years later to Worthington. where he had formerly bought property; two years later, was assigned to the Darby ville Circuit, in Westport, Franklin County, while family remained at Worthington; was there one year; thence to Mount Sterling, this county, and then to Johnston, Licking Co.. two years: Baltimore, Fairfield Co., one year; thence, again to Mount Sterling, one year; Bloorningburg, Fayette Co., one year: Frankfort, Ross County, two years, and finally, in 1867, again superannuated, and purchased his present property in London, where he has since resided. Rev. Mr. Martin has been an able and efficient worker in the Lord's vineyard, having traveled a great deal in the State of Michigan, doing missionary work, and prior to his entering the regular ministry. In the latter, he has labored over a period of twenty-two years, averaging over 3,000 miles traversed each year, and probably a grand total of 75,000 miles, or three times the circuit of the globe. He is now resting from his labors, amid pleasant surroundings and hosts of admiring friends. Before long his bark will pass over the river to the great beyond, and where a crown of righteousness awaits him at the last day. Mr. Maitin was married in March. 1836, to Johanna C. Leonard, a native of the District of Columbia, now a portion of Fairfax County, Va. Three sons were sent to bless this union, two living. The elder, James D., has been in Washington, D. C, in a dry goods house, part of the time as partner. Near the end of the rebellion, he was sent to Savannah. Ga.. as Post Office Agent; thence to Charleston, S. C, where he remained in charge some six months, after which he returned to Washington. - He was then appointed one of the "Tax Commissioners" of the South, with headquarters at Beaufort, S. C. At the end of eighteen months, he returned to Washington, D. C, where he still is, in single blessedness. The younger son, Joseph S., is a farmer and stock-raiser of Range Township, where he was born and reared. He married Isabel, daughter of Benjamin Harrison (deceased). They have three children - Janus I\, Benjamin H. and Joseph S. The youngest son of Jacob Martin, John Wayland, died September 23, L845, aged fourteen months. Mrs. Martin is still living, aged seventy-three years. Like her husband, she has also been a faithful worker, and with her husband, will enjoy the Gospel sweets of "the great eternity.

P04 Biographical Sketches

McCloud, druggists. He was born at Milford Center, Union Co., Ohio. June 25, 1855. He was but a year old when his parents removed to Madison County, and was reared and educated here. In early life, he was employed as clerk in the grocer trade, and, in 1875, entered the employ of Abram Smith, a prominent druggist of London. He remained in this position for five years, and then, in company with his father, established his present busi ness, August 7. 1880. His trade has slowly increased, and his business proven profitable. He is a member of the Republican party. Mr. McCloud was married, September 22, 1877, to Josie B., daughter of William ( r. Jones (deceased).

L. O. McCOLLUM (deceased), formerly of Squires & MeCollum, grocers, was born at Marysville, Union Co., Ohio, March 17, 1840. His father, John MeCollum, was born near Glasgow, Scotland, and came to Ainerica in 1812. He was a pioneer of Clark County, and there resided a number of years. He subsequently lived in both Union and Madison Counties, but now resides at South Charleston. Clark County, in his seventy- fourth year. He was a cabinet-maker, and later a carpenter, through active life. He married Margaret Irven, a native of London. They are the parents of thirteen children, all living but two. Mrs. McCol lum is still living, and is seventy-two years of age. The subject of this notice was the fourth child, and was reared mostly in Clark County. He learned telegraphy when quite young, and worked at it eight years. On August 22, 1865, he came to London in the employ of the Western Union Telegraph Company, and took charge of their office, remaining in that position four years. He was then engaged in agricultural pursuits for two years, and when the C. S. & C. (now the I., B. & W.) Railway was opened to G-eorgesville, Franklin County, he was put in charge of the office. He was subsequently employed for Fitch & McCorry, coal dealers, two years, and then accepted a position as passenger conductor on the C, S. & C. Rail road, which he held for nine years. On May 9, 1882, in company with W. S. Squires, he purchased stock and trade of Isaac G. Peetrey, grocer, London, and was a member of the firm of Squires & MeCollum until it was dissolved, August 26, 1882. He died September 9, 1882, and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, near London. He was a member of the Odd Fellow fraternity, a Thirty-second degree Mason, a member of Mount Vernon Com mandery. No. 1, Knights Templar, of Columbus, also connected with the Railroad Conductors' Union and the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was iblican in politics. Mr. MeCollum was married, June 13, 18(57, to Laura B. Squires, daughter of W. H. and Catherine (Phifer) Squires. There were three children given them - Louise Gr., Reed S. and Harry K. Mrs. McCol - lum and the two oldest children are also members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ERNEST MoCORMACK, London, Clerk of the Courts of Madison County, was born in London, December 31, 1853. His father, Edwin McCormack, was born in this county in 1819, and resided here during life. He was Deputy Assessor of Internal Revenue of this district for many year-. and once Berved asSheriffof Madison County. He died in L875, agedfiftysix years. He married Adelia Webb, a native of Connecticut, who bore him six children. Two of these yel Burvive - our subject and brother Edward, a clerk in Jordan's coal office, London. Mrs. McCormack is still living and les in London. Ernest McCormack attended the public schools of his native place, and subsequently the Commercial College of Dayton, Ohio. Upon leaving the Latter institution, he secured a position as book-keeper for

I. G. Peetrey in the mercantile trade. He remained there five years, and wan then appointed Recorder of .Madison County, to fill an unexpired term of six months. Upon the expiration of this time, he entered the Auditor's office as a clerk, remaining- there one year, [n the fall of L881, he was the Republican candidate for Clerk of the Courts of this county, and was electe 1 for a term of three years, commencing February 9, L882. Mr. McCorrnack is connected by membership with Mystic Lodge. No. 36, Knights of Pythias, of London.

W. H. C. McCOY, London, a life resident of Madison County, and a resident of London, was born in Deer Creek Township August JO, 1828. A sketch of his father is well worth a place in our work. William McCoy (deceased), was born in Washington County, Penn., January 30, L785; his father, Daniel McCoy, emigrated to Kentucky in 1787, and there resided till L806. He then removed to Clark County, Ohio; he departed this life in Highland County. He married a Miss Sutherland; on March 10, 1815, William McCoy came to Madison County, locating in Deer Creek Township, one and a half miles east of the present site of La Fayette; he was a fanner and stock-raiser through life, and took great interest in the breeding and raising of horses. He owned 800 acres of land at the time of his death. He was a soldier in the war of 1812; a Whig in early life, subsequently a stanch Republican, and for many years was a Justice of the Peace in Deer Creek Township; he was one of the founders of the Presbyterian Church of London, and among its firsf Elders. He died September 3, 1869, aged eighty-four yeai-s eight months and three days. His wife was Ann Tweed Fielding, who was born in Washington County, Penn., January 17, 1793; they were the parents of nine children, six daughters and three sons, two now living - Mrs. M. M. Davidson, of London, and our subject. Mrs. Mc Coy departed this life March 28, 1854. Both parents were buried in the cemetery, two and a half miles east of La Fayette. Our subject was the eighth child, and grew to mature years on the old home farm. In early life he walked two and a half miles to district school, and subsequently attended an academy at Jefferson; he has been engaged in farming the most of his life, having inherited 100 acres of the home farm, and afterward buying the other 200 acres, and then adding 140 more to it; he came to London February 23, L873, and sold his farm in December, L879; since his removal to London, he has been working at the carpenter's trade, winch he learned about 1855. Mr. McCoy is a member of Chandler Lodge, No. 138 (Masonic). Madison Lodge, No. 70 (I. O. O. F. ), and has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal denomination for twenty eight years; he was class leader of the church at La Fayette, and has held the same position in the church of London: lie is Republican in politics, and has served as Justice of the Peace of Deer Creek Township. He was united in marriage, March 0, 1853, to Elizabeth Simpson, a native of Nottingham, Eng., who came to America when but ten years of age. Four children were horn to this union, three living - William, in A.. T. A: S. Fi Land Office, Topeka, Kan., who married Jennie McCoy; Henry C. and Celestia B. ; Lydia T, the oldest child is deceased. Mrs. McCoy departed this life February 7, 1880; she was also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The full name of our subject is William Henry Clay, and the manner in which it was given him will be of interest. When his parents lived in Kentucky, they were well acquainted with Henry Clay, and when our subject was born, ho was named for the Kentucky statesman. When he had attained the age of two and a half years, Henry Clay stopped at the Gwynne farm.

and sent word to the parents to bring bis namesake over. He then presented the child with a five dollar gold piece. This money was taken charge of by an elder brother, and used in the purchase of calves. At the time of the latter's death, the sum amounted to $200. This money was put on interest for two or three years, and then the father saw a chance to buy forty-one acres of land adjoining the homestead, which he purchased. When our subject grew of age, he was presented this piece of land, and kept it till he finally disposed of the whole farm.

GEORGE G. McDONALD, London, is a retired farmer, and has been a resident of Madison County for three-quarters of a century. He was born in Washington County, Tenn., on Christmas Day of 1803. He is a son of James McDonald, a native of Botetourt County, Va. He left his native State when quite young, and emigrated to Tennessee, where he married Nancy Cook, a native of New Jersey. They came to Ross County, Ohio, in the winter of 1806-7, and the following spring came to Madison County. He located on a farm ' in Union Township, six miles from the present site of London, and on the Georgesville pike. He was a farmer by occupation, and a pioneer of that part of Madison County. There was only one house in what is now the village of London when he came to this county, and Indians and wild beasts were entirely too plentiful for comfort. Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, six living, and their ages are as follows: daughter, eighty-one; our subject, seventy-eight; daughter, seventy-six; daughter, seventy-four; daughter, seventy-two; and 8on°nfty-nine, an average of over seventy-three years each. This is probably the highest average of any family in Madison County. Our subject was the third child and second son. and in early life assisted his father in the general duties of the farm. He was accustomed to clearing land, and burning up the walnut timber to get it out of the way. His mother was a good scholar, and taught him what early education he possessed. He married Melinda Ferguson, a native of Lexington, Ky., and a resident of Franklin County, Ohio. He remained with his father three years after marriage, and then purchased 335 acres of land in Deer Creek Township, where he resided until 1878. In the meantime, he had increased his farm to 623 acres. His original farm he gave to his daughter, and now owns and farms the remainder, 288 acres. In 1878, he removed to London, where he now resides. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal denomination fifty-five years, probably as long as any present resident of Madison County. He was formerly a Whig, but became a charter member of the Republican party on the date of its organization. He has always enjoyed perfect health, and to use his own language - " When I am a little indisposed, I don't take any medicine, but just starve the sickness away. I find that the best plan." Thirteen children have been given to him, only one living - Mary A., wife of "Judge" Robert C. Fulton, of Columbus. " Uncle George," as he is familiarly known to the greater part of our readers, possesses a most remarkable memory. He can relate many stories of " days gone by," when the little band of pioneers in this county had all they could do to keep body and soul together, and wait for the day when the white settlers would predominate. He has been a " tiller of the soil" for three-quarters of a century, honest in every action, and enjoys the true esteem and respect of every citizen in the county.

\Y . H. McKINNON, London, is a member of the firm of McKinnon & Watts, the well-known saddlers and harness-makers. He is a native of Lisbon, Clark County, Ohio, and a son of Theophilus McKinnon, who came to Ohio in 1802. He was born in Harrison County, Ky., in November, 17,74. His father came to Ohio with his family in 1802, and settled on Buck Creek, a few miles north of Springfield, Ohio, he being the first settler on that stream above the site of Lagonda. He also planted the first apple-orchard in that part of the country. At tbe time the family settled in Ohio, this entire region of the State was inhabited by many Indians. Mr. McKinnon, in his younger days, witnessed a number of councils of Indians, at which the "pipe of peace" figured prominently. He once heard the famous Indian chief and warrior, Tecumseh, make a speech at a council in Springfield. He was married to Pricilla Houston, sister of Dr. J. T. Houston, of London, January 2, 1823. Mrs. McKinnon departed this life July 24, 1872. Nine children were born to them, all of whom lived to the years of maturity, and six of them are now living - Mrs. Reed Marquart and Mr. J. Q. McKinnon, of Atlanta, 111.; Mr. J. T. McKinnon, of Washington Territory; Hon. J. H. McKinnon, of Ashland, Neb.; Mrs. E. R. Watts and W. H. McKinnon, of London. For almost thirty years Mr. McK. was a resident of Madison County, with the exception of a short time of residence at Xenia, spending the last fourteen years of his life in London. Mr. McK. possessed a remarkable memory, and, with his mind stored with the numerable facts gained from many years of diligent reading, he was a veritable living history of Madison County. Always interested in the affairs of the nation, he kept himself posted upon all subjects of importance, so that it was a pleasure to hear from him through his knowledge of affairs seventy and seventy-five years ago. Luring the last thirteen years of his life, he was blind, and it seemed to be true in his case, that the loss of one of the powers strengthens the remaining, for up to within a short time of his death his mind remained perfectly clear and ready, and his memory surprisingly accurate. During the years of his blindness, he was kept informed upon all matters of interest by friends reading to him, and he continued to manifest a great interest in matters of daily concern. For nearly sixty years, he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal denomination, having been converted while a resident of Lisbon, Clark County, Ohio. He was active in his church relations, and made his house a home for ministers, delighting to entertain and keep them with him. His days of life reached from the days of George Washington to the present. He lived under every administration since the organization of our present government. His first Presidential vote was cast for James Monroe, in 1820. after whom he voted for President at every election for that office, making in all, for him, sixteen such votes. He said that he had crossed the Alleghany Mountains twelve times on horseback, a feat that few would care about performing at the present day. He was a grandson of Maj. Harrison and a great-grandson of Col. Crawford, both of whom were tortured to death by the Indians, the former having been " squibbed " to death with powder, at a place near the present site of Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, and the latter having been burned to death at a stake, near Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio. Mr. McKinnon passed away from earth the evening of Friday before Easter Sunday, in 1882, aged eighty-eight years, being, with possibly two exceptions, the oldest man in the community. Ho sleeps the sleep that knows no awakening in Oak Hill Cemetery, east of London. W. H. McKinnon was reared in Clark and Madison Counties, and served >V a four years' apprenticeship at his present trade with an uncle, Thomas - ^J Houston, of South Charleston, Ohio He worked at his trade in Logan County, 111., for two years, and then returned to South Charleston. After a short time, he went to Catawba, Clark County, and subsequently to

Jefferson, in this county. In 1865, he came to London with his uncle, and three or four months later the present partnership of McKinnon & Watts was formed. They are among the oldest merchants in the village, have met with very good success, and both members of the firm are highly esteemed. Mr. McKinnon is Republican in politics, and once served two years as a member of the County Central Committee.

ABRAM MILLER, of Lohr & Miller, undertakers, London, was born in Virginia January 24, 1817. He is a son of John Miller, a native of that State, and a farmer by occupation. He came to Ohio about 1822, locating near New Lancaster. He resided there a year or two, and then, becoming dissatisfied, went back to Virginia, where he died about 1831. He married Mary Groves, also a native of Virginia, and daughter of John Groves. They were blessed with eight children, three living. Mrs. Miller subsequently married Thomas Lang, but there were no children born to this union. She died about 1862. Our subject was the third child of the first union, and the only one residing in this county. He lived in Virginia until twenty-one years of age, and in April following came to Urbana, Champaign County, where he learned the wagon-maker's trade. He worked at it there for ten years, and in 1848 came to Madison County, locating at Midway, Range Township. He still worked at his trade, but about 1862, commenced keeping hotel, which latter business he followed for ten years. During a portion of this time, he worked at his trade. In 1869, he came to London, and was landlord of the old Miller House for nine years. In September, 1879, ho became associated in business with George W. and James Lohr, in his present business. Mr. Miller is a good undertaker, and thoroughly understands the embalming process. The firm has met with good success in business. Mr. Miller is a Prohibition-Democrat in politics. He was married, in October, 1841, to Harriet Minshall, a native of Madison County. Of their three children, two are living - Ella, wife of Robert Morris, and Theodore W. Mrs. Miller departed this life in January, 1848. He was again married, November 2, 1848, to Sophronia Chappell, daughter of William P. Chappell, who was born in Virginia January 28, 1804. He accompanied his father, George Chappell, to this county, when quite a small boy. Five children were born to this second marriage, four living - Leora A., wife of Isaac N. Fisher, of Midway, Range Township; Fannie, wife of W. H. H. Williamson, of Danville, Madison County; Amanda B. and Vincent C. Cordelia J. is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JAMES Q. MINSHALL (deceased) was born in Paint Township, this county, March 7, 1815, and died in London August 28, L878. His parents. Jonathan and Eleanor Minshall, came from Virginia to Ross County, Ohio, in 1806, and moved from there to Paint Township, Madison County, one year later. James Quinn Minshall began life for himself at twenty-one years of age, by accepting a position with a Mr. Anderson, who kept a stage station near, and subsequently a hotel at La Fayette, in this county. After re maining three years with Mr. Anderson, during which time he accumulated about $300, he engaged in farming and stock-dealing, renting the John Creamer farm in Range Township, in connection with Jesse Watson. In this business he continued until his death, accumulating property which, clear of all indebtedness, was worth not less than $200,000. During his lifetime. he paid, interost included, not less than $70,1)! )l) ;ts security for others. He was the owner of botwoen thirty- four ami thirty-five hundred acres of land in Range, Paint and Union Township-, and WBP a Large stock owner in the

Madison National Bank, of which ho was I 'resident for a long time prior to and until his death. He was married to Hannah Watson, daughter of Samuel Watson, and by her had live children, viz., Wyatt, Clarestine (deceased), Leon, Sarah and Ada. Mrs. Minshall died in -June, 1866, after twenty-seven years of happily married life, and in April. L867, Mr. Minshall man ied Lydia Powell, by whom he had no children. Mr. Minshall was one of the best known, most influential and wealthy citizens of Madison County. From a penniless hoy, he gained his high position in the world by his own personal efforts, and though ho lost a great deal of money, during his life, his business ability and untiring energj enabled him to overcome all reverses, and to reach a position of the highest honor in the com-. munity. Some time before the beginning of his residence in London, in L865, he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was ever afterward a steadfast, working Christian. Tireless in doing good, and unbounded in his charity, with a warm heart and sympathetic nature, lie never turned a deaf ear to the cry of want, but always stood ready to help the deserving po< »r. In his death the community mourned the loss of one of its most noble members.

LEON MINSHALL, of Armstrong & Minshall, dealers in furniture and queens ware, London. He was born near Midway. Range Township, April 7. IM7, and is a son of -lames Q. Minshall and Hannah Watson. Our subject, was reared and educated in Madison County, and in 1866 located in London. He was first engaged in the grocery business with Watson, Cowling & Co., and in INTO, went to Bloomington. 111., where he was engaged in the transfer business with William Armstrong, the firm being known as Armstrong & Minshall. He continued there in business for two years, and then returned to Ohio. His next step was taking a course of study at Dickison College, Carlisle, Penn. In 1878, he engaged in the boot and shoe trade, and three years later, November I, 1881, eold out to William lionemus. In Juno, 1882, he formed a partnership with Edward Armstrong, in his present business, and the lirmhaveso far secured a very substantial and encouraging trade. Mr. Minshall is Republican in politics. He was married March 15, 1877, to Mary Ganlin, a native of England. They have two children - Imo and Elsie. Mr. and Mrs. Minshall are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

CHARLES MINSHALL, with W. S. Squires & Co.. grocers, was born in Range Town-hip. Madison County, Ohio, July 30, 1859. His grandfather, Jonathan Minshall, was a native of Maryland, and camo to Madison County about 1805 or L8o6. He was an early and honored pioneer of this county, and a very successful man in business. He died at the age of eighty-eight years. One son, W. W. Minshall (deceased), the father of our subject, was born in Paint Township, on the farm now owned by David Watson, December 25, IMO. He was a stock-dealer through life, and late in life removed to London, where he died, October 18, 1873, aged sixtythree years. He was probably the first white child boxn in Madison County. He was twice married, his first wife bearing him six children, all of whom are living. His second wife was Mrs. Hannah (Littleton) Beers, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Littleton, natives of Virginia and Maryland. They had three children, our subject the oldest and only one living. Mrs. Minshall is still living, resides in London, at the age of sixty two years, and in the enjoyment of splendid health. Charles Minshall lived in this county till fourteen years of age, and then spent three or four years in the States of Missouri, Texas and Iowa, being engaged during this period in the stock business. He then came back to Madison County, and since March 17, 1882, has been engaged in his present business. He was united in marriage, February 7, 1882, to Florence, daughter of Seth McCollum, grocer, of South Charleston.

ELISHA MOORE (deceased) was a native of Virginia, born near Winchester in 1797. His father, John Moore, was also a native of the "Old Dominion," and came to Ohio about 1811. He located in Ross County, and a year later came to Madison County, settling on 300 acres of land belonging to the Littler family, in Union Township. He was a farmer by occupation, a quiet and unobtrusive citizen, and a great lover of fun He was a " Jackson Democrat " until 1840, then joined the Whig party and remained that way till his death. He was twice married. His first wife was a Miss Smith, who bore him two children, both now deceased. His second wife was Sarah Littler. They were the parents of nine children, probably two now living. Our subject was about fifteen years of age when he accompanied his parents to this county. He farmed two or three years in early life, in Ross County, raising wheat and floating it down to New Orleans to market, on a flatboat. He then located on his father's land, in Union Township, and resided there till 1840. He then removed his family to Noble County, Indiana, and there departed this life in 1801. He was also twice married. His first wife was Annie Cooms, a native of Virginia or Maryland, and daughter of Jacob Cooms. They had four children, three living. Mrs. Moore died in the fall of 1830, and Mr. Moore married for his second wife Nancy Scott, a native of Madison or Clark County, and daughter of Robert Scott. No children were born to this union. Mrs. Moore is still living, and resides at Pearson, Kosciusko Co., Ind. Politically, Mr. Moore was a Whig, a "Know Nothing," and subsequently a Republican. Robert Moore, a carpenter of London, and the only member of the family now residing in this county, was born on the old home farm, in Union Township, April 17, 1828. When twelve years of age, he went to Noble County, Ind., with his parents, and assisted in "clearing up" a large " patch of timber" which then covered the farm. Wild beasts and Indians were very plentiful then, and Mr. Moore remembers a day when his father killed three deer and brought them home. Wolves and wild turkeys were numerous, and the former were so bold as to steal close to the log cabin, attack and kill the dog which stood on guard. Mr. Moore's father was in rather poor health after going to Indiana, and his two sons were engaged in doing all the work of the farm. At twenty-two years of age, Robert Moore left the old fireside, and that summer assisted on another farm in the same county. The following winter he came to this county, and the next summer worked in a saw-mill. He was then employed to drive 100 head of cattle from Loudon over the mountains to Philadelphia. He returned to London, and then to his father's. He rented the homo farm, remained there two years, and then returned to London again. He was then engaged in different occupations, visiting both the East and the West, for some time, but was principally employed in working at his trade in London and Madison County. Failing health has caused a cessation of active Labor Tor the past seven or eight years, Mr. Moore united with the Mas inic fraternity in L856 or 1850, and is a member or ('handler Lodge, No. I 3S, of London. He is a stanch Republican, but has never been an office-holder. He was married in the last week of L863 I > Thoressa Lohr, a native of London, and daughter of John Lohr. Of their five children, three are living - Annie, Mary and

MAJ. WILLIAM ALLEN NEIL, stock-dealer and farmer, residence London, was born at Columbus, Ohio, January 28, 1836. His father, Robert Neil, is a native of Clark County, Ky., and in early life was proprietor and manager of a line of stage running between Washington, D. C., and Lexington, Ky. In 1811, ho removed to Ohio, locating at Urbana, Champaign County, and there resided during the war of 1812. He subsequently went back to his native State, and afterward came to Ohio again, this time locating at Franklinton, now Columbus, the capital of the Buckeye State. He now resides there, and is probably the oldest living pioneer resident. He was one of the early Presidents of the Little Miami Railroad, and its principal executive officer for many years. He married Mary M. Hoge, daughter of Rev. James Hoge, one of the first settlers in Franklinton, Ohio, and by profession a ministor of the Presbyterian denomination. He preached one of the first sermons of that body in the new village, arid was pastor of the Presbyterian Church there for over fifty years. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Neil, seven of whom yet survive, and two are residents of Madison County. William A. Neil was reared on the old homestead fai*m (now within the limits of the city of Columbus, and cut in parts by three railroads), and educated in the high school of the town. In early life, he was employed as clerk in a dry goods house, and also learned the jewelry trade. Indoor life proving disastrous to his health, ho resolved to try farming, and to further that purpose, on April 14, 1850, he came to Madison County, locating a farm of 1,030 acres on the Midway pike in Union Township. At this time, there were but two pikes in Madison County, and the Major, seeing the necessity for good roads for travel during the rainy seasons, was largely instrumental in bettering the condition of the roads, and in building the "Midway pike," considered one of the best in the county. He greatly improved his farm by drainage, etc., and subsequently sold 230 acres, until at present it embraces 800 acres of the best farming land in the county. Maj. Neil also took an active interest in the breeding, rearing and handling of fine stock, and deserves great credit for his efforts in behalf of the farmers and stockmen in the county. In 1870, he removed to the city of London, taking up his residence in the fine mansion on South Main street, erected by Jesse Watson, late Presi dent of the Madison National Bank. Maj. Neil is a member of the Lodge, Chapter and Council (Masonic) of London, and of Mount Vernon Cominandery No. 1, Knights Templar, of Columbus, Ohio. He is also a member of Lyons Post, G. A. R. , of London. He is Republican in politics, a Councilman, and Chairman of the Committee on Streets. On May 4, 1864, Mr. Neil enlisted in Company B, One Hundred Fifty-fourth Regiment Ohio National Guards, and accompanied them to Camp Dennison, and was mustered into duty on the 0th of the month as First Lieutenant. * Through the kindness of the Governor, he obtained a furlough, came home, and on the 12th was married to Sarah E. Chrisman, daughter of Jacob Chrisman, a native of Virginia, and a large land-owner in Madison County. Leaving his bride at home, he rejoined his company in West Virginia. While here, he was brevetted a Lieutenant Colonel, and soon after returned to his home, having served about four months. Maj. Neil and wite have three children - Louise, Robert Allan and Grace His wife is a member of the M. E. Church.

S. B. NORRIS. Principal of the Colored Schools of London, was born at Elizabeth, Allegheny County, Penn.. November 17, 1838. His father was Zaccheus Norris, a native of Pennsylvania, and a farmer by occupation. He resided in his native State till his death, in 1838. He married Nancy Batch, also a native of the Keystone State. Our subject was the only child of their union. Mrs. Norris subsequently married George Myles, a widower, with two children. There were three children born to this latter tmion, all living, but none residents of Madison County. Mrs. Myles departed this life in Pennsylvania, in 1879. S. B. Norris grew to manhood in the old "Keystone State," obtaining a good common school education. At twenty-two years of age, he came to Ohio, and entered Iberia College, located at Morrow, then under the management of the Free Presbyterian Church (now Jefferson College, of the United Presbyterian faith). Mr. Norris remained there the greater part of three years, taking a scientific course, and graduating in 1807. In September, 1864, he enlisted in Company A, One hundred and Twenty-seventh United States Colored Troops, of Ohio, at Pittsburgh, Penn.. and was re-organized at Camp William, near Philadelphia. It became a part of the Twenty-fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac. The regiment went out late in the war. participating in the bat ties of Big Bottoms, on the James River, Fort Harrison, Hatcher's Run, witnessed the evacuation of Petersburg, and the pursuit and surrender of Gen. Lee and the Confederate forces at Appomattox Court House. The regiment was then transferred to Brazos Santiago, Texas, arriving there June 1, and being mustered out of service September 12, 1865. Mr. Norris was Quartermaster Sergeant of regiment, and was subsequently detained there as Forage Master under the Post Quartermaster Sergeant. He remained in that position until January 28, 1866, when he was honorably discharged. He then returned to Ohio, and was placed in charge of the colored schools of Delaware for two years. He came to London in the fall of 1871, and in September of that year accepted his present position. The fact of his having been kept in this position ever since shows the high esteem in which his professional services are held, by both races of people. Mr. Norris has been an indefatigable worker in the cause of education, and to him is due the praise for the high standing of the London colored schools, and the fine school building in which they are located. Mr. Norris is a member of the Colored M. E. Church of London, and Trustee in that body. He is connected with the Widows' Sons Lodge, No. 4 (colored Masons), of Philadelphia, and a thorough Republican. He was married, March 21, 1866, to Elmora Osborn, a native of Delaware, Ohio. Of their five children, the following are living: Mary E., Jesse and William H Birny O. and James B. are deceased.

HENRY ORCUTT, farmer, P. O. London, son of B. and Mary A. (Miller) Orcutt, who came to Ohio in L820, was born in Greene County, Ohio, February V), 1821. Ho was reared on the farm, and in 1852 came to this county, where he engaged with his brothers in operating a saw mill; he was married, in 1848, to Maria F. Little, a native of Virginia, of Gorman descent, and a daughter of John Little, of Greene County. They have had three children - Rufinia Almira, Victoria P., wife of William Evans, and Mary Elizabeth, wife of James W. B. Evans; Mrs. Orcutt died March 21, 1882. Mr. Orcutt has retired from active life and only works when he thinks it would be beneficial to his health. He started in life as a poor man, but now has a comfortable home and a nice farm; he is a moral.

DANIEL ORCUTT, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. London, was born in Greene County, Ohio, January 2, 1831. He is the son of B. and Mary Ann (Miller) Orcutt, natives of Pennsylvania. Our subject received a common school education in Greene County, and remained on the farm until twenty-two years of age, when he engaged in milling. He operated a saw mill in this township in connection with his brother, for twenty years. He was married, in L859, to Mary E. Cryder, a native of this county, and a daughter of William Cryder, whose biography appears in this work. By his marriage, Mr. Orcutt has had two children - Louella F. and J. H. Mr. Orcutt is a Republican in politics; he owns 120 acres of land, having turned his attention entirely to farming.

JACKSON ORCUTT, farmer, P. O. London, was born in Ross Township, Greene Co., Ohio. He is a son of B. and Mary A. (Miller) Orcutt. who came to Ohio in 1820, and settled in Greene County, where they remained until their death, he May 27, 1871,. in his seventy -fourth year. and she January 2, IS 1(5, in ber forty-eighth year. The father was a very religious man, and took great delight in his Bible, which was his constant companion, and a source of much pleasure and comfort to him. His opinions were always founded on the truth as found in the Gospel, and they were so sound in theory as to be seldom questioned. His walk through his long and eventful life may well serve as an example to his posterity, and Ihe true Christian spirit manifested by him will ever shine as a beacon light to guide them in the path of rectitude and morality. He died in the lull hope of a complete salvation, without aught to regret in his well -spent life. Our subject received an ordinary education in Greene County, and has passed one-third of his life in a saw mill with his brother, the rest of his life having been devoted to farming. He was married to Ruth Watson, a daughter of Samuel Watson, by whom he has had a family of live children - Leroy, Clinton, Olive, Edgar and Viola. Mr. Orcutt started in life with $1 in money: he now owns 100 acres of good land, well improved and under a high state of cultivation. He is a Republican in politics, and he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

SAMUEL PAINE, farmer, P. O. London, was born in Ross County, Ohio, January 20', L820, and is the son of Jesse and Ann (Griffith) Paine, natives of Maryland, the former of English and the latter of German descent, who came to this county in the latter part of 1820, and settled seven miles southeast of London. Our subject was married, in 1858, to Sarah Black, by whom he has one child - -William, born in 1859. Mrs. Paine is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Mr. Paine is a life long farmer. He began life as a poor boy, working by the month for three years, and has given his attention to anything by which he could turn an honest penny; he has driven cattle from here to the Eastern market at Philadelphia, and now, though over threescore years of age, he is full of vigor, and is capable of doing a hard day's work at anything.

SAMUEL T. PEARCE, London, is one of the oldest residents of London and vicinity. He was born in Fleming County, Ky. , June 24, 1798, and is therefore in his eighty-fifth year. His grandfather was a native of Virginia, and located in Tennessee at an early day. He subsequently settled in Kentucky, and afterward removed to Clark and Champaign Counties, Ohio, passing away from earth in the latter county. His son, Joseph Pearce, father of Samuel T. , was also born in Virginia, and worked at the carpenter's trade at Harper's Ferry. He was there married to Martha Taylor, who sacrificed her life in giving birth to our subject. In 1801, Mr. Pearce married Elizabeth, daughter of the Rev. John Hubbard, of Virginia. The same year he visited Ohio with his wife and son (our subject), going to see his father, in either Clark or Champaign County. On this journey they camped one evening about the present site of Somerford. in this county. Samuel T. Pearce, although but then three years of age, told the writer he distinctly remembered this camping-out episode. Our subject was subsequently put in charge of his mother's brother, Judge Samuel Reed, near Portsmouth, Ohio/ and four years later his father took him to his home in Ross County. The latter died at Mechanicsburg, Cham paign Co., Ohio, in 1836, and his wife about 1866. In 1812, Mr. Pearce went to Ohillicothe, Ohio, and served an apprenticeship at the saddler's trade. He then returned to Chillicothe, commenced business for himself, but in 1831 came to London and opened a shop. Three or four years later, he purchased 385 acres of land in Jefferson Township, and there resided, with the exception of two years in business at Jefferson, until March, 1880, when he retired from active labor, and purchased a residence property in London. Mr. Pearce owns 335 acres of his first purchase, and in connection with a son has another farm of 258 acres, lying in Jefferson and Deer Creek Townships. Mr. Pearce was married, in June, 1825, to Elizabeth, daughter of John McDonald, who planted his first crop in Madisou County in 1808. They had ten children, five living - Mary, wife of A. A. Gregg, of Jefferson Township; Sarah Jane, wife of E. B. Haynes, a farmer Jefferson Township; Thomas, who married Sarah McCollum, and resides on George G. McDonald's farm in Union Township; Harriet, first married Vesuvius McCollum, and now the wife of John Gilbert, and Lemuel, probably a resident of Texas. Mrs. Pearce departed this life, December 1, 1848, and Mr. Pearce was again married April 23, 1850, to Mrs. Mary (Lilly) Durflinger, widow of Philip Durflinger, by whom she had two sons - Philip S., residing on the home farm in Jefferson Township, and S. W., attornev at law, of London. They have one child--Theodosia, wife of John Silvers. Mr. Pearce has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church sixty-seven years, and is probably the oldest church member of that denomination in Madison County. Mrs. Pearce is seventy-two years of age, and has been con nected with the church for half a century. Mr. Pearce became a Whig in 1824; since 1854, he has been a member of the Republican party, until recently, when he joined the ranks of the Prohibition party.

L. C. PECK, farmer, P. O. London, was born in the Buckeye State August 12,1804, and came to this county in 1828. He is the son of George and Mary (Lancisco) Pock, natives of Germany. Our subject was reared on a farm, and received a district school education. He has made farming the occupation of his life, and has passed through the routine of a poor boy, who by industry and perseverance became a well t<> <1<> farmer. He owns a good farm of 213 acres, which is under a high state of cultivation. On December 28, 1829, he married Mary Melvin, a daughter of Benjamin and Ruhamia (Crabtree) Melvin, who came to this county in L800. By this union, six children were born, viz. : Amanda, Henry, John, Jane, Francis and Ann. These children are all married and doing well.

PETER PEETREY, an old and respected pioneer of London, was born near Boonesboro, Washington Co. , Md., February 6. 1810. His father was Ludwick Peetrey, a native of Maryland, and of German ancestry. He was a pattern -maker by trade, and worked at that through life. He owned a mill in Maryland, run by water-power. In the winter of 1810-11, he was cutting away the ice from the over-shot wheel, and caught cold. This proved a fatal ending, and he passed away from earth at the age of fortytwo. He married Elizabeth Summers, a native of Maryland, who was the mother of six children, three daughters, and a like number of sons. Mrs. Peetrey died in 1812, seven months after the death of her husband, leaving our subject an infant of eighteen months' age. He was reared by an uncle, Jacob Summers, and resided with him until fourteen years of age He then learned double coverlet and figured weaving and dyeing, remaining at that occupation till obtaining his majority, a period of seven yoars. He then went to Lexington, Ky., and learned jeans weaving. Returning home, he remained but a short time, and in the summer of 1831 went to Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio. In December of the same year, he came to London, and after a short time engaged in weaving, purchased 115 acres of land, where he resided five years. At the expiration of this time he removed to his present residence on East High street, where he has since resided. Mr. Peetrey cast his first vote for a Democrat; was subsequently a Whig, and lately a Republican. He was Treasurer of London Village for two years, during this time handling large sums of money with no loss either to the town or himself. Mr. Peetrey was formerly a member of the Good Tern plars and Odd-Fellow fraternities, but at present is not connected with any secret organization. He was married, June 13, 1833, to Jane, daughter of William and Jane (Burris) Patterson, and a native of Pittsburgh, Penn. Of the eight children born to this union, only two are living - Jacob, a gen eral insurance agent, and Isaac O., just retired from a sixteen years' mercantile trade. The latter enlisted as a Sergeant in Company B, Ninety-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was a prisoner nine months, and mustered out as First Lieutenant. The former, on account of ill health was refused admission to the service.

JACOB PEETREY, prominently identified with the insurance business of Ohio and Madison County, residence, London, was born in London February 14. 1837. He is a son of Peter Peetrey, an old and honored citizen of this county, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. Mr. Peetrey received a fair common school education, and from 1853 to 1856, was en gaged as a clerk in a dry goods house of London. He was a year in the " Great West," and was employed a like time in the Franklin Branch of the State Bank of Ohio at Columbus. In 1800, he was appointed Postmaster of London by President Buchanan, serving about one year. The same year, he was made local agent of the Phoenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn, N. Y. He was elected Auditor of Madison County in the fall of L862, on the Democratic ticket, and served from March, 1S03. to March, 1805. He then engaged in the dry goods trade. In 1808, he was made a special agent of the Home Insurance Company of Columbus, and a year later, was made general agent. In 1872. he was elected Secretary of the company, holding that position one and a half years. He was then appointed supervising agent of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. A year and a half later, he was appointed manager of the Southern Department of the Franklin Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia, Penn. He resided at Philadelphia during the time he held the two latter positions. In February, 1879, Mr. Peetrey returned to London, and since that period has been special agent of the following Insurance Companies: Shawmut of Boston, Mass.; New York Alliance of New York, and is now State agent for Ohio and West Virginia of the Queen Insurance Company of Liverpool, England, with headquar- ters at London. Ohio. Mr. Peetrey was married September 11, 1861, to Fannie Vethake. a native of New York City, and a nfece of Col. Henry Brush, a prominent Mason and politician of the Empire State. They have one child - Henrietta. Mrs. Peetrey and danghter are members of Trinity Episcopal Church, of London.

ISAAC G. PEETREY, retired grocer, London, born in London January 27, 1839. A sketch of his parents will be found in this work. Our subject was reared and educated in London, and in early life assisted his father on the farm. When sixteen years of age, he commenced active business as a clerk for John M. Smith, a pioneer merchant of London, in the dry goods line. He remained with him till his death, in the spring of 1858. Mr. Peetrey continued as a clerk until the war broke out. Then, with three others, including Charles L. Cover, of London, he went to Springfield, Ohio, and enlisted in Company F., Second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, "ninety-days men." He accompanied the regiment to Washington, and participated in the first battle of Bull Run. At the expiration of the ninety days, he was mustered out, but immediately re-enlisted in the Twenty -seventh Regiment, but six weeks later, came home. In August, 1862, he again re-enlisted, this time in Company B, Ninety-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and in 1863 was made Second Lieutenant of the company. The following year (1864) he was promoted to First Lieutenant and Adjutant. He accompanied Sherman, when the latter " marched down to the sea, " but was captured, in June, 1864, at Guntown, Miss., and was in the rebel prisons at Macon and Savannah, Oa. ; was thence transported to those at Charleston and Columbia, S. C, and exchanged at Wilmington, N. O, March 5, 1865, after nine months' imprisonment. He then returned home on a short furlough, but was soon ordered to report for duty at Mobile, Ala. He was finally mustered out in August, L865. For two months, he was Provost Marshal of a war district in Mississippi, with headcpiarters at Enterprise, in that State. After his return to London, he purchased the interest owned by James M. Warner, of Wildman & Warnor, grocers, and was in that business till May, 1882, a period of seventeen years. He then disposed of his stock to W. S. Squires and L. G. McCoDum. Mr. Peetrey is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Chapter and Council, of London, Palestine Commandery, Knights Templar, of Springfield, and Lyons Post, G. A. R., and American Legion of Honor, also of London. Politically, Mr. Peetrey is a strong Democrat. Gov. Bishop appointed him one of the Directors of the Ohio Penitentiary, which position he held two years. He has been Chairman of the County Democratic Central Committee for a number of years. He was married, in August, 1863, to Delia Willis, a native of Pleasant Township, this county. ThHy have two children - Willis G. and Donna P. Mrs. Peetrey is a member of the Universalist Church.

ELIJAH PETERSON, retired farmer, P. O. London, was born in Clark County, Ohio, January 30, 1825. He is the son of Michael and Susan Peterson, natives of Hardy County, Va. , of German descent. He recoived his education in Clark and Madison Counties, and adopted the occupation of a fanner, which he has since followed. He was married, in 1848, to Mary Wilbur, by whom he had three children, viz.: Bargcr, married and living on the home farm; Clinton, a teacher, also married; and Cadmus, a farmer, married and at present living in London. Mrs. Peterson died in 1881. Mr. Peterson is ;i Republican in politics, and for eighteen years served as an officer of Paint Township. He owns a farm of 240 acres, well improved and most of it highly cultivated. Mr. Peterson has retired from the active duties of life, and is now taking the rest that his years merit, while the work of his farm is being performed by younger and stronger hands.

JAMES PHIFER, retired fanner and stock-raiser, London, was born in Stokes (now Paint) Township July 12, 1815. His paternal grandparents were John and Catherine (Rader) Phifor, natives of Virginia. One son, Abraham Phifer, the father of James, came to this county in 1800 or 1810, locating 270 acres of land in what was then Stokes Township (now Paint), where ho resided till his death, April, 1875. He married Ann Withrow, probably a native of Pennsylvania, who departed this life in July, 1860. Our sub ject is the oldest of four children, one daughter and three sons, all yet living. In early life, he assisted his father with the farm duties, obtaining only an ordinary education. He married Phebe Harpole, a native of Greene County, Ohio. Soon after marriage, he rented a piece of land for farming purposes, and three years later bought 310 acres. Diiring the intervening years, by perseverance, energy and strict economy, he has added to his first purchase until he now owns over 1,700 acres, and he is considered one of the wealthy citizens of London and the county. About 1872, Mr. Phifer removed to London, where he has since resided. He is Republican in politics. Mr. Phifer and wife have four children- Albert, who married Vinnie Neiberger and resides on the home farm; Vandalia, wife of H. D. Strowbridge, of Washington, D. C. : Melissa, wife of Thomas Duncan, of Columbus, Ohio, and Mary. Mr. Phifer, wife and children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

STEPHEN PHIFER, farmer, stock-raiser and horticulturist, P. O. London, was born in Madison County in 1833, and is a son of Abraham and Ann (Withrow) Phifer, the former a native of Virginia, of German descent, and the latter a native of Pennsylvania, of Scotch-Irish descent. Our subject was reared on the farm, and remained at home until 1852, when he went to California via Panama. In the next year, he went to Australia via the Sandwich Islands, landing at Sidney, New South Wales. From there he went to Melbourne, in the Colony of Victoria, where he engaged in mining and hotel-keeping for several years. He subsequently returned to Amorica, and bought 215 acres of land in Paint Township. In 1875, he came to Union County, where he is engaged as above mentioned. He was married in Australia, in 1859, to Alice Haub, a native of Germany, by whom ho has one child, Anna. Mrs. Phifer is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Phifer is comfortably situated in life, and enjoys the respect of the whole community.

FREDERICK PLACIER, London, proprietor London Mills, was bom in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, October 2, 1834. Hh father was George Placier, who married Katrina Boisal, also a native of Germany. They resided in their native country till their death, the former dying in 1801, and the latter in 1863. They were the parents of fourteen children, seven daughtei's and seven sons, thirteen now living, seven residents of America, but our subject the only one in this county. He was reared in Germany, and obtained a fair education. He learned the miller's trade, and when nineteen years of age came to America. He remained in New York State six months, and thence went to Lehigh County, Penn., where he worked on a farm for six years. In I860, ho located in Pickaway County, Ohio, en gaged in farming a few years, married and then bought a flouring mill in Walnut Township. He operate! this mill from Lo65 to 1S74. and then came to London. At this time, there was no grist mill in the village, all flour being shipped in from neighboring cities and villages. Mr. Placier erected the present London Mills at a cost of $12,000, and has been very successful in his milling operations. He was one of the organizers of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of London, and at present is a Trustee and Treasurer of the official board. He is Democratic in politics, but has never been an ardent politician. Mr. Placier was married April 17, 1854, to Sophronia Scothorn, a native of Hancock County, Ohio, and daughter of Louis and Susannah Scothorn, natives of Ohio. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Placier, four living - Charles R., William A., Henry W. and Harry W. (twins), Lizietta is deceased. Mrs. Placier and sons are also members of. the Lutheran Church. Mr. Placier is a prominent German citizen of Madison County, an enterprising manufacturer, and a man highly esteemed by all of his acquaintances.

JOSEPH PLOWMAN, London, a prominent farmer of Paint Township, residence, London, was born near London, England, September 25, 1827. He is a son of Joseph Plowman, who came to America in 1828. He was a silversmith by trade, and first worked at his trade in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He subsequently located at Springfield, Ohio, and in 1833, came to Madison County. He married Phebe Tankard, also a native of England. They were the parents of six children, three living, and our subject the only one in this county. Mr. Plowman died in September, 1849. The subject of this notice received but a limited education. He early worked on a farm (his mother having died in 1836, when he was but nine years of age), near South Solon, this county, for Joel Irvin, at $3.75 per month. He remained with him three years, and was then employed in a like capacity for Abraham Phifer, remaining with him for four years, wages averaging $10 per month. He then secured employment with Jacob Pearce, in Clark County (adjoining Stokes Township, this county), for four years at $200 per year. On December 24, 1851, he married Miss M. S. Phifer, sister of James Phifer, now of London. After marriage, he remained with his father-in-law, Abraham Phifer, for two years, and has since been engaged in farming for himself. While in the employ of Jacob Pearce, he was engaged in attending to thoroughbred cattle, and since that time, has always taken an interest in pure blooded stock. Mr. Plowman has been very successful in his farming operations, and now owns a good farm of 330 acres in Paint Township. Mr. Plowman and family reside on the farm during the summer months, and in London during the winter. Mr. Plowman has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for twenty - four years. He is Republican in politics, and has served as Trustee of Paint Township. One child has been born to him, George, who married Lizzie Cooper, of this county. He is engaged in farming with his father. He has one child, Gertie, who resides with her grand parents. Mrs. Plowman is also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Miss Gertie of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School.

JAMES G. PORTER, farmer and stockman, P. O. London, was born in Ross County, Ohio, February 2, 1825, and is the son of James and Elizabeth (Kilburn) Porter. The former, a native of Maryland and a soldier of the war of 1812, came to this county soon after that war, aud located where our subject now lives. He owned 1,000 acres of land, on which he, in 1813, planted an orchard which is still standing. He died in 1856. Our subject remained at home until twenty-two years of age, when he rented his father's place and farmed for himself. In 1847, he married MahalaGirard, by whom he had two children - Frances, wife of WT. Wilson; Napoleon, a student of Dartmouth (N. H.) College, from which he graduated in 1881, and now studying law. Mrs. Porter died in 1872, and in 1879 Mr. Porter married Rachel G. Judy, of Clark County, by whom he has one child, Grace. Mr. and Mrs. Porter are members of the Christian Church. He is a Republican in politics, and an enthusiastic stockman, his farm of 142i§- acres being well stocked with the finest and best cattle and horses obtainable. He spares no expense in getting the best breeds.

ISAAC POTEE, London, retired farmer, was born near the National pike, in Somerford Township, September 16, 1823. He is a son of Sutton Potee, a native of Maryland, who came from Baltimore to Somerford Township, this county, in 1816. He purchased 270 acres of land, paying for a portion of it the sum of $16 per acre. He was a butcher by trade, and a farmer by occupation. He resided on his farm in Somerford Township till death ended his earthly labors, in March, 1863. He is buried in the "Old Wilson" or "Mill Graveyard." He married Hannah Makley, also a native of Maryland. Six children were the fruits of this union, four now living - one sister and three brothers. Mrs. Potee died in February, 1868, and is buried near her husband. The subject of this notice was the youngest child, and consequently his education was somewhat limited. He grew ii [) amid pioneer surroundings, often seeing a drove of twenty deer pass his father's door. He resided on the old homestead until twenty-four or twentyfive years of age, and in 1850 married Rachel Marsh, a native of Madison County, and daughter of Josiah L. Marsh. He remained with his fatherin-law one year, and until his wife's death, which occurred the same year (1852). His second marriage occurred March 25, 1853, when he was united to Elmira, daughter of Claudius Mitchell, and a native of Champaign County, Ohio, near Mechanicsburg. A year after this second marriage, Mr. Potee removed onto a farm of fifty acres in Somerford Township, and the following fall to Mr. Mitchell's farm in Champaign County. On March 10, 1857, he returned to Somerford Township, and bought a farm of 158 acres from Thomas Taylor, and located one mile northeast of Somerford Village, on the old Columbus road. He there resided, and was engaged in farming until January, 1880, when he removed to his present residence in London. Mr. Potee is connected with no organization whatever, except the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been an able member for over forty years. In 1873, while a resident of Somerford Township, he erected, at a cost to himself of over $2,500, what is known as the Somer ford Methodist Episcopal Church, and it was dedicated in fall of 1874 by the Rev. Granville Moody. Mr. Potee was a Trustee of the congregation at that time, and also served as a member of the school board, being Republican politically. Ten children have been given Mr. and Mrs. Potee, seven living. They are as follows: Claudius D., who married Emma Brown, of Logan County, Ohio - he owns a farm of 105 acres, in Somerford Township, but is now in the employ of the Howe Sewing Machine Company; Amelia, wife of Frank J. Eiefer, a farmer, residing two miles west of Somerford; Idelia, Delia, Gabriel, Isaac Milton and Cordelia. Both wives have been members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

PATRICK POWERS, grocer, London, was born in Ireland March 12, 1816. His father, Martin Powers, came to America about 1825, locating in Baltimore, Md. Two or three years later, he came to Zanesville, Ohio, and there resided four or five years. He subsequently resided at Columbus and Springfield, being naturalized in the latter place. He was a teacher by profession and went to Hocking County in 1838, where he died in 1840. He married Nancy Blaushaw, also a native of Ireland. They had six children born to them, two now living, and Patrick the only one in this county. Mrs. Powers departed this life in Clark County in 1838. Our subject came to Madison County in 1843. locating on the " Sawer place, " near Somerford, and was engaged in farming for some time. He then removed to Somerford Village, and there resided twenty-five years, the greater part of this time being spent in "keeping tavern," etc. He removed to London in the spring of 1872, purchasing his present property. He opened a grocery, and has since been engaged in that business. He has met with fair success in business life. Mr. Powers is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Democratic party. He was married, in the fall of 18G8, to Mrs. Catherine (Hayes) Rohan, widow of John Rohan. They have two children - Nannie and Margaret. Mrs. Powers is a member of the Roman Catholic Church.