Pleasant Township (part 8 of 18)

THOMAS W. PRESTON, a prominent blacksmith, London, was born in Lancaster County, Ky., January 25, 1841. His father, Thomas Preston, was also a native of Kentucky, and a carpenter by trade. He resided in his native State until his death, in 1851. He married Mary Owens, of Kentucky, and our subject was the ouly child born to this union. Mrs. Preston died in 1841. Our subject was reared by Mrs. Polly Baker, of Lancaster County, Ky., till sixteen or eighteen years of age, obtaining a very fair education. He then went to Flat Rock, in his native State, and learned general blacksmith ing, remaining there three and a half years. He then removed to Cincinnati, and two years later (in fall of i860) located at Pittsburgh, Penn. He subsequently went to Columbus, Ohio, and in 1861 to Jefferson, in this county. Soon after, he came to London, and thence to Newport. He was there married, August 7, 18G2, to Almira, daugh ter of Laban Willoughby, of Range Township. On May 2, 1804, he enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. David Watson, and served one hundred days. He then re-enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Ninety-sixth Regiment, March 1, 1865, and received an honorable discharge at Baltimore, Md., in September, 1865. He then returned to Newport, and in 1870 removed to London. Mr. Preston has met with fair success in his trade. His shop is located on the south side Fourth, between North Main and North Oak streets, where he does blacksmithing and general repairing. Mr. Preston is a member of Madison Lodge, No. 70 (I. O. O. F.), of London, Gilroy Lodge. No. 695, of Lilly Chapel, and London Encampment, No. 126 (I. O. O. F.). He is Republican in politics. Mr. Preston has been thrice married. His first wife died February 22, 1875. His second marriage, November 14, L878, was to Lizzie Wilson, a native of Madison County, who died June 10, 187(->. His third marriage occurred Februaiy 21, 1882, to Angie M. Fuller, a native of New York. The first and second wives were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; the present one, of Trinity Episcopal Church, of London. Seven children have been born to Mr. Preston - Viola, May, K a j (wife of John W. Maddux, of Lilly Chapel), Ada M., James E., Maud M., B. Frankie and Jessir M.

SAMUEL M. PRUGH, London, Auditor of Madison County, was born in Union Township, January L5, L854 His grandparents, George and Margaret Prugh, were natives of Maryland, and came to Ohio when their son, Samuel Prugh, the father of our subject, was but a year old. They located in Somerford Township, where Samuel was reared and educated. He has been a farmer all through life, aud moderately successful. He married

Nancy Bradley, a native of Greene County, Ohio. Of the thirteen children given them eleven are living, all being of age, and nearly all married. Our subject was the eleventh child and fifth son of tins large family, grew upon the farm, and received a fair education. When eighteen years of a^o, he commenced teaching school, following this profession at intervals for a period of eight years. During this time he also engaged in the book and music trade, with a brother, at Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, and subsequently attended the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware. In 1875, he again engaged in business at Springfield, where he remained two years. On August 4, L877, he married Mary F. Yeazell, a native of Clark County, Ohio. After marriage, he once more engaged in teaching, and continued the same until the summer of 1880, when he accepted a position on the edi torial staff of the London Enterprise. On October 12, of the same year, he was elected to his present position, for a term of three years. Mr. Prugh is a stanch Republican. Himself and wife have one child, Earl E. . a bright little son of three years of age.

ALBERT G. RANKIN (deceased) was born in Worcester County, Md. , March 7, 1814. We will here endeavor to trace his ancestry back to about the middle of the eighteenth century. Rev. John Rankin was probably a native of the North of Ireland, born in 1750. He located in Lancaster County, Penn. , thence wont to Berlin, Md., and was the first pastor of Buckingham Church, of the Presbyterian denomination. He there died in 1798. He married Mary Atkinson, a resident of Berlin, Md. , who bore him five children - John. James, Oeorge, Mary Priscilla and Sally Atkin son. The second son, James, married Margaret Truitt, of Worcester Coun ty, Md. , and they started for Ohio in the spring of 1817. They were all summer on the road, and arrived in Madison County in the fall. The first winter, they stayed at the sugar camp of Mary Truitt, the entire party, consisting of fourteen persons, sleeping in a log cabin of one room during the winter. The next spring. Mr. Rankin located on the land now known as the County Infirmary farm. He was a carpenter by trade, and a farmer by occupation. He was a prominent member of the Presbyterian denomination, and one of the original members of what is now the First Presbyterian Church of London, when it was re-organized in 1829. He was a Whig in politics, and a member of the Masonic fraternity. He was born May 20, L786, and died August 21, L857, at the age of seventy one years. Mrs. Rankin was born January 1, 1788, and died December 12. 1871, aged eighty-three years. She was a daughter of George and Martha Truitt. Mr. and Mis. Rankin are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, near London. They were married February 10, 1808, and were the parents of ten children, namely: Sarah Maria Purnell, born April 2, 1809; John T. N. December 10. L811; Albert G., March 7. 1814; Charlotte Ann Selby, January 23. 1817; Eliza White, September 4, 1819; Caroline Matilda, October 25, 1821; Joshua Truitt. April 29, 1824: Mary Atkinson, May 3, L826; James. May 11. 1829; and Washington Purnell, July 6, 1831. Five of these children are now living, and three residents of this county. Albert G. Rankin removed to tin's county with his parents, and grew to maturity here. About L 842, he commenced dealing in cattle, and about L845 or L846 engaged in the dry goods business at South Charleston. Clark County, Ohio, in company with his brother. John T. N. A short time after, he went to Midway, this county, and there engaged in the same business. He remained there for some years, and then bought a farm in Paint Township. He subsequently sold this land, and purchased the "Gossard farm, " in the same township. He afterward purchased the old "Rayburn farm" of 400 acres, in Union Township, close to London, where be resided till his death. He was largely engaged in handling stock during his lifetime, and was, very prosperous in whatever occupation he engaged. At the time of his death, he owned over 1,000 acres of land in this county, and about a section in Illinois. He was reared a Presbyterian, but subsequently united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Rankin lived a truly Christian life, enjoying the full confidence and esteem of his fellow-citizens. He was Republican in politics. He was married February 15, 1848, to Abigail Cooper. They had one child - George W., born November 3, 1848, and died December 6, 1878. She died November 29, 1848. On the 24th of September, 1850, Mr. Rankin married for his second wife Margaret A., daughter of Washington and Catherine (Truman) Withrow, honored pioneers of Paint Township. They were the parents of six children - Harford Toland, an infant daughter, Fulton A., Carrie M. (now wife of A. J. Blue, of Union Township), Fannie (now wife of James Winans, of Xenia, Ohio), and William Moody. Mrs. Rankin married Isaac C. Kemp, December 21, 1865 and still resides on the old homestead.

J. T. RANKIN, farmer, P. O. London, was born in this county April 29, 1824. He is a son of James and Margaret (Truitt) Rankin, who were among the early settlers of .the county. Our subject has been a farmer during the whole of his life. When twenty two years of age, he worked by the month, after which he rented land until able to buy. He finally purchased a small tract, to which he added from time to time until he owned 200 acres, on which he lived until he concluded to retire from active life, when he sold it. He is now living on a small farm of thirty-two acres, on which he has erected a neat and comfortable home. He was married, in 1850, to Sarah E. Evans, a native of this State. She is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Rankin is a live and enthusiastic Republican in politics.

JAMES RANKIN, farmer, P. O. London, was born three miles west of London May 11, 1829; he is the son of James and Margaret (Truitt) Rankin, natives of Maryland, the former of English and Irish, and the latter of Dutch descent; his father was one of the early settlers of this county; he became a prominent farmer, and was ever characterized by his honesty and fair dealing. Our subject attended the common schools in his younger days, and early adopted the occupation of a farmer, in which he still continues He owns a farm of 130 acres, part of which lies within the corporation limits of London; he was married in 1852, to Ann Eliza Warner, a daughter of William Warner; they have three children - Flora L., AVillie Mr. and James D. Mrs. Rankin is a member of the Methodist episcopal Church. Mr. Rankin is a prominent farmer and stock dealer of the county, and occupies a handsome residence adjoining the corporation.

CLINTON D. RAYBURN, London, an old citizen of Madison County, ami a well known grocer of London, was born in Range Township July 22, 1833. His father, John Rayburn, was a native of Ross County, Ohio, and a farmer by occupation; he died in 1838. Be married Rebecca Dungan, a sister of John and Wilson Dungan; they were the parents of five children, four living - subject, and sister, Mrs. F. M. Chapman, being the only ones now residing in the county. Mrs. Rayburn is still living, and resides with her son James at Jamestown, Greene Co., Ohio. Our subject was the third child, and accompanied his parents to London when quite a child. They lived on a farm near the village, but "Clint" was mostly reared in Lon- don, learning the tanner's trade with John Dungan, and remaining with him several years. He was a resident of Finley, Hancock County, two years, and Superintendent of the Grwynne farm in Deer Creek Township for five years. He then removed onto the farm of Gideon Peck (now owned by Jamss Phifer), in Paint Township, where he resided seven years. Mr. Rayburn then came to London, and for two years was associated with James Hamilton in the grain trade. On December 16, 1880, he purchased the grocery stock and trade of William Ronemus, and his success in this line of trade has been very good. Mr. Rayburn is a member of the Masonic Lodge and Chapter, is Republican in politics, and has served as a momber of the City Council. He was united in marriage, September 22, 1853, to Sarah J., daughter of Gideon Peck, of Paint Township. Of their two children, one survives - Frank G., with his father in the store; Emma B., is deceased; Mrs. Rayburn is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

ROBERT RE A, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. London, was born on a farm in Union Township, this county (now in the corporate limits of London), September 6, 1831. His father, Matthew Rea, was born in Rockbridge County, Va., June 22, 1793, and died at the house of his son-in-law, Marion Chenoweth, in Fairfield Township, September 23, 1873, agbd oighty years. He removed with his father, Joseph, to Ross County, Ohio, in 1810, and was subsequently in the American Army, when Gen. Hull surrendered his forces to the British at Detroit, Mich He first visited Madison County in 1812, and purchased a large tract of land in Oak Run Township. In 1818, he removed to Madison County, and up to within a few years of his death was one of the largest live-stock dealers in the county. Mr. Rea was as largely identified with the growth and prosperity of Madison County as any within its borders; he was a man of rare good judgment, fine business qualifications, renowned for his probity - a man whose word was as good as his bond. He married Ann Amos, a native of Maryland; they were the parents of seven children, only three living, and those residents of this county. Mrs. Rea departed this life in 1857. The subject of this notice grew to manhood on the old homestead, and when young assisted his father in his stock operations, gaining a thorough knowledge of the business. He has been engaged in farming, and the raising, grazing and feeding of stock all through life. Ho resided in Oak Run Township till 1870, when he removed to his present residence on South Main street, London. Mr. Rea is the owner of 1,250 acres of land in Oak Run Township, and js still engaged in handling stock. He is Democratic in politics, and since his residence in London has served one term as member of the Village Council. He was united in marriage, September, 1856, to Ann Thomas, sister of M. M. and Owen Thomas, of London. One daughter was born to them - Anna Laura (wife of John Pancake, who resides on the home farm in Oak Run Township). Mrs Rea departed this life in September, 1858, and Mr. Rea was again married, March 13, 1862, to Louisa G. Bales, a native of this county, and a daughter of Moses Bales, of Fairfield Township.

H. W. RICHMAN, farmer, stock raiser and dealer, London, was born in Salem County, N. J., May 7, 1824. He is a son of David Rjchman, a native of New Jersey, and there reared. He was a farmer and merchant by occupation, and came to Ohio in 1827, locating in Dayton, where he resided till his death, about 1838. He married Ruth Johnson, also a native of New Jer ey, who became the mother of four children, two living - William Richman, of Montgomery County, Ohio, and our subject. Mrs. Richman sub- sequently married Robert Hutchison. They had one child - Laura, wife of Augustus Prugh. Mrs. Hutchison died in July, 1879. Our subject was the eldest child, and as his mother was a widow during his early life, he re ceived but a limited education. When twenty years of age, he took a drove of horses across the mountains to New Jersey. He returned to Somerford, in this county, where he sold general merchandise for three or four months. He then took another drove of horses to New Jersey, and finding that business profitable, engaged in it with his brother William \for the succeeding thirty- five years. His business having proven good financially, he purchased a farm of 475 acres in Somerford Township. He subsequently purchased eighty acres in Deer Creek, and two farms in Union Township (one of the latter is his present home residence, fifty-five acres of which is in the corporate limits of London), aggregating in all about 1,300 acres. Mr. Richman is still engaged in farming, stock-raising and dealing, although since the spring of 1870 he has resided in his beautiful residence on East High street, London. He is Democratic in politics, but never au officeseeker. Mr. Richman was married, September 23, 1856, to Emeline, daugh ter of Valentine Wilson, and a sister of Mrs. Robert Boyd. They have three children - Alice, wife of Edward Armstrong, of Armstrong & Minshall. dealers in furniture and Queensware, London; Charles, engaged in same business as father: and Emma, the two latter being at home. Mrs. Rich man and daughter are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

WILLIAM RIDDLE, deceased, was born near Troy, Ohio, October 11, 1810, and died in London, Ohio, March 15, 1882. His father, John Riddle, came to Ohio from Virginia, and located near the town of Troy. He had five children, three sons and two daughters, of whom one son and two daughters survive, the other two sons, Abner and William, dying within twenty-three hours of each other. Our subject grew up on his father's farm ; about the time of his majority he went to Iowa, where he engaged in farming for two years. At the expiration of this time, he returned to Ohio, and located at Ml Sterling, Madison County, where he engaged in business for fifteen years, first with William Graham, and afterward with J. Swetland, Harry Moore, Daniel Wickle and N. T. Tenny. He came to London about 1860, but during his residence here was engaged in no particular business, other than managing his farm, as he had a sufficiency of this world's goods to retire from active life. On October 21, 1853, he married Elizabeth Warner, a daughter of Henry Warner, and by her had three children, viz. : Sarah, wife of E. J. Robison, May and William H. The latter is engaged with Mr. Robison in the drug business in London. Mr. Riddle was connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church for about eighteen years previous to his death, and always lived a true Christian life. He was one of London's most highly respected citizens, a man of unquestionable integrity, genei'ous, warm-hearted and affable in his manners, and just in all his business transactions. His death was a heavy blow to the community.

JOHN RILEY, of M. Riley & Son, grocers, London, was born at Morrow, Warren Co.. Ohio. May 8, L859. His father, M Riley, was born in County Meath. Ireland, May 9, 1830. His parents were Edwardand Bridge! Riley, both now deceased. Mr. Riley was reared in his native land, and when seventeen years of age came to America. He landed at New Orleans, and from there went to Morrow, Warren County, Ohio, where he was employed as foreman of Alfred Watt's distillery. He there learned the distilling business thoroughly, remaining with Mr. Watts for fourteen years. Durino- the last four vears of this time, he was engaged in the manufacture of liquors for himself. In April, 1866, he came to London, and established a wholesale liquor and grocery trade. Mr. Riley enjoys a very large trade in both lines of goods, selling at wholesale and retail. In 1879, he erected his present building, which is a brick, 100x25 feet in size, three stories high. He is a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Democratic party. He was married, July 3, L856, to Anna Malloy, a native of Ireland. Of the four children born to them, three are living - John, Edward and Katy, the latter attending convent school. Mrs. Riley and the family are also members of the Roman Catholic Church. John Riley came to London with his parents when but seven years of age. He obtained only a fair education, and has been clerking in his father's store mostly during life. In June, 1877, he became associated with his father in business, and the firm have prospered exceedingly. Mr. Riley was married November 1, 1881, to Bessie, daughter of Dr. Toland Jones, of London.

JOHN J. ROBERTS, deceased, was born in Frederick County, Md., December 17, 1782, and died in Somerford Township April 26, 1860. He was a pioneer in the fullest sense, as he came to what is now Columbiana County before Ohio was a Stato. He was compelled to flee into Virginia, by the Indians, and remained in that State one year, when he returned to his former residence in this State. He removed to what was then called New Lancaster in the year 1809, and to Delaware, Delaware County, in 1810, where he resided till 1812. He was drafted as a, soldier in 1812, but being sick at the time was unable to go, and procured a substitute. After this time, a volunteer company was enlisted in his neighborhood; he joined this company and marched to the frontier. The company to which he belonged built Fort Stephenson, which was afterward named Fort Croghan, in honor of its defender, who successfully defended the fort against the combined forces of British and Indians, August 2, 1813. He would have been in this engagement had he not been confined to his bed by a severe attack of camp fever. Several persons having been killed while conveying dispatches from this fort to the army which was stationed at Franklinton, in Franklin Co., Ohio, he volunteered to act as bearer of dispatches, which he did for some time, or until the headquarters of the army were removed from Franklinton. The carrying of the dispatches was the most difficult and dangerous service in the army, as they had to be carried through an unbroken wilderness, over iifty miles in one day, and nothing to indicate the route except blazed trees. The company to which he belonged was very unfortunate, and most of the members died of sickness brought on by exposure to the malaria of the wet, flat country in which they were compelled to encamp. During the war, his family, with many others, fled from Delaware to Franklinton, as a report had been circulated in the neighborhood that the Indians were coming from the north, killing all the white people they found in their line of march. He never returned to Delaware to live, but removed soon after the war closed to Darby Plains, in the northern part of Madison County. He removed to Somerford Township in 1823, where he resided until the time of his decease, except about three years which he spent in Illinois. He was a man of wonderful physical power, and was capable"of performing a great deal of labor. He was engaged for several years in trading with the Indians, and was able to act as interpreter. He kept a tavern on the old Federal road, one mile north of Somerford, for several years, but the building of the National road diverted the travel from that route so much that he could no longer make the business pay, and so abandoned it. He built a grist mill, and had a small distillery for several years. His father was born in Wales, and in early life bad followed the sea, and crossed the Atlantic thirteen times before he settled in America. John J. Roberts' sister married a Colonel in the English .Army. This man was present at the meeting which Gen. Hull, of unsavory memory, had with the English officers who bought the men and stores composing the United States Army of Gen. Hull. This man said that Gen. Hull received so much money for every man surrendered by him to thu English. This matter was revealed after Hull's trial and told to John J. Roberts by his brother-in-law, when he visited him in Canada. Charles Roberts, son of John J. Roberts, who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1805, died in Madison County, Ohio, in 1853; married Harriet Macan, in 1832. He taught school in Madison and adjoining counties for eighteen years. He moved from Somerford Township, Madison County, to Union Township, in 1839, and built the Roberts Mill, in 1844. This mill, which is still running, is three miles west of London, contains two run of buhrs, and is capable of doing merchant work. It was property originally owned by Judge Jacob Garrard, who owned a custom mill with but one pair of raccoon buhrs. Judge Garrard also carried on the distilling: business, up to 1839. Charles Roberts, however, being conscientiously opposed to the manufacture and sale of whisky, would not purchase the still -house anil fixtures, so that business was discontinued when he took possession of thn property. In 1849, Charles Roberts purchased 200 acres of land in Jefferson Township, and built a saw-mill on Little Darby, two miles south of Jefferson. Having contracted consumption by exposure while engaged in building the saw-mill, he leased the mill to Dr. J. Randall, and removed from Darby to Union Township, where, after a lingering illness, he died. A great many of the older citizens of London received their educa tion in the schools taught by Charles Roberts, and his name is frequently mentioned by them in speaking of the pioneer teachers of Madison County. He had traveled in nearly every county in Ohio, but was never outside of the limits of the State. He was the father of nine children, as follows : John U. Roberts, born August 21, 1833, married and resides in Union Town ship, Madison County; William H. Roberts, born 1835, married and resides in Clinton, Henry Co., Mo.; Catharine M. Roberts, born 1837, died, never was married; B. F. Roberts, born 1839, unmarried, and resides in Jefferson Township; Mary E. Roberts, born 1841, unmarried, deceased; Charles C. Roberts, born 1843, married, resides in Union Township; Malvina Estelle, born 1819, married to Michael B. Wilson, resides in Harmony Township, Clark Co., Ohio. Mrs. Harriet Roberts, nee Macan, was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1814, married to Charles Roberts in 1832, resided in Madison County fifty years, and resides three miles west of London, near the Roberts Mill. She came to the county before the National road was surveyed, and was acquainted with the people of London befoi'e a solitary turnpike road was built in the county. John M. Roberts received a common school education, and attended the National Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio. He has followed teaching since old enough; has taught twonty-soven years, twenty-five in this county. In 1859, lie married Emeline Truitt, by whom he has three children - Flora, Alma and John F. Mr. Roberts is a Democrat. Charles C. Roberts was married in 1872, to Virginia Ann Douglass, by whom be has two children - Olivi- and Charles W. Mr. Roberts enlisted in 186'Z, in Company A, Fortieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Capt. Jones, and served until L865. He was a merchant for a short time in Jefferson, and operated a lime-kiln in this county in 1861 and 1802. He also operated a saw mill for a time, and is now engaged iu the Roberts flour mill.

E. J. ROBISON, of Robison & Riddle, proprietors Eagle Drug House. London, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, September 7, 1850. His father, S. S. Robison, is a native of Ohio, and a farmer by occupation. He has been a resident of Pleasant Township for many years. He married Margaret Fitzgerald, daughter of Judge Fitzgerald, a well-known citizen of Fairfield Township. They wore the parents of three children, two now living. Mrs. Robison departed this life in December, 1878. E. J. Robison received a good collegiate education at the Ohio Wesleyan University, of Delaware, graduating in 1875. He then came to London, and, with Edward Armstrong, engaged in the drug business. This relationship continued about four years, when Dr. Piatt King purchased Mr. Armstrong's interest, and the firm remained as Robison & King until July, 1882, when the junior partner wan drowned at Lake Chautauqua, N. Y. In August of the same year Mr. Will Riddle became associated in the business with Mr. Robison, under the firm name of Robison & Riddle. Mr. Robison is a young man possessing good business qualifications, and will certainly succeed in lifa Ho is connected with the American Legion of Honor, the Masonic Lodge and Chapter, Methodist Episcopal Church, and politically, an earnest and outspoken advocate of Republican principles. He was united in marriage, November 20, 1878, to Sarah K. Riddle, a native of Madison County. They have one child - Margaret C. Mrs. Robison is also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

GEORGE RONEMUS, London, merchant tailor and gents' furnisher, was born in Jefferson County, Va.. February 12, 1824. He is a son of Conrad Ronemus, a native of Germany, and a farmer by occupation. He came to Virginia when quite young, and died there in 1832. He married Sarah Fizer, a native of Jasper County, Va. They were the parents of eight children, six now living. Mis. Ronemus departed this life in 1873. Our subject was reared in the "Old Dominion." and obtained but a limited educa tion. He learned the tailor's trade at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., Va., and worked at it there for five years. He came to Ohio in 1855, locating at Springfield, and in 1863 came to London. He worked steadily at his trade until September 1, 1881, when he engaged in his present business. Mr. Ronemus is Democratic on political questions, and has served two years as Village Councilman. He was married. September 27, 1860, to Maggie Heaton, a native of Clark County, Ohio. They have nine children Florence, Charles S.. Laura, Fannie, Ettie, Arthur, Lulu, Mabel and George, Jr. Mrs. Ronemus is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

GEORGE H. ROWLAND, Superintendent of construction of the Ohio Penitentiary, residence Columbus, was born in Chester County, Penn., July 8, 1836. He is a son of Charles Rowland, also a native of the same place, and whose ancestors came to America with William Penn. Charles Rowland was a stone mason by trade, and a farmer by occupation. Ho resided in Chester County, Penn.. till his death, February 19, L857. He married Margaret Shriver, born in the same county. They were the parent.-, of seven children, our subject the only one in Ohio. Mrs. Rowland departed this life January 22, 1858. George H. resided in his native place till seventeen years of age. He then went to Philadelphia, and was employed as a shipping clerk in the B. &0. R. R. offices, for a period of three years. He then went to East Tennessee, and was engaged in load mining until the commencement of the war. In August, L861, he started for Pennsylvania, and at London, Ohio, stopped off on account of sickness. Upon recovery from his illness, he went to work, and remained there one year. After a short time spent at home, he returned to London, and there remained till 1878. He was an architect and builder, and erected many of the business blocks anil residences of London. He removed to Columbus, March 1, 1877, and worked at his trade till September, 1878, when he was appointed to his present position by Warden McWhorten. He was subsequently re- appointed by Warden Dyer, and twice by the present Warden. Noah Thomas, also a former resident of Madison County. Mr. Rowland has had gojd success in his present position, and likes its duties Very much. He is a member of Chandler Lodge, No. 138 (Masonic), of London, and Masonic Council and Mount Vernon Commandery, No. 1 Knights Templar, of Columbus; also McCoy Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of the latter city. Mr. Rowland is an Independent Democrat, and while a resident of London, was a member of the Village Council two terms. He was married, November 20, 1866, toAlmira Betts, a native of London, and daughter of John Betts. They have one son - Neal C. Mr. Rowland and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church of London.

JOHN P. SEARLE, blacksmith, London, and a well-known and esteemed citizen of London, was born in Cornwall, England, July 16, 1833. He is a son of AVilliam Searle, also a native of Cornwall, and a farmer by occupation. Our subject was apprenticed for six years to a blacksmith in his native country, remaining with him till his trade was fully learned, besides buying his clothes, and paying his "master," $5 per annum. In December, 1857, he came to America on board the James Morton, forty - two day's passage. He came direct to Ohio, and first worked six miles east of Newark. Ho remained there nine months, and then went to work near Jacksontown, Licking County, on the National pike. He was employed on a threshing machine during the grain season, and in September following went to Thorn ville, Perry County, and worked five months for David Rank. He then rented a shop, and carried on his trade in that county for five years. He came to London, April 1, 1864, and went to work at his trade. This increased rapidly, and in the summer of 1867, he purchased thirty-four feet front on Main street, from William Farrar, paying therefor $3,100, and assuming an indebtedness on it of $1,600, with three years in which to pay it. When this purchase was made, after making the $1,500 cash payment, Mr. Searle bad but $35 left, in his pocket, but in two years he had paid for the property. He remained there eight years; sore eyes caused him to quit work four months. He then purchased his present property for $2,500, and erected his shop. He came to London with $400 in ready cash, and by energy and perseverance, coupled with a thorough knowledge of his trade, has succeeded in gaining a comfortable competence, and is the owner of a nice brick cottage on South Main street; besides this he owns a large tenement property on Oak street, estimated at $3,500. When Mr. Searle landed at New York he had only $4.84, but his property in London to-day is valued at over $10,000, and this in spite of many obstacles which he has had to encounter. Mr. Searle is a member of the Madison Lodge, No. 70, and London Encampment, No. 126 (I. O. O. F.). He is Republican in National and State politics, but in local matters gives his support to the " right man in the right place." He was married April 27, 1857, to Elizabeth R. Coplin, a native of St. Austle, Cornwall, England. Ten children have been sent to bless this union, only two living Kate A. and Spartan C. Mr. Searle, wife and daughter, are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Searle sees in his life the guiding hand of an over-ruling Providence, which has more than once led him into paths that opened to success. It was only three days after his marriage that he bade his wife farewell in his native land, and started on his long journey to America. The future seemed uncertain to him, and though he possessed a brave heart and a ready hand, ho was unwilling to take her from her home to an unknown land. He went from St. Austle to Liverpool by steamer, and, on arriving, a tug approached to convey the passengers ashore; all except him boarded the tug, but an indescribable hesitancy held him back. As he stood there alone, a stranger on the quay inquired if he did not wish to land. His reluctance disappeared and he landed at onco. This stranger, whom he only met by obeying his impulse to remain aboard the steamer, while the others landed, proved a friend indeed. He invited him to his house, treated him as a son, and in various ways assisted and befriended him. When in mid-ocean there appeared to Mr. Searle a distinct picture or vision of a blacksmith shop, which he afterward recognized as Mr. Lippencott's in Licking County. The vision and reality corresponded and agreed in every particular. After his arrival in Ohio, while walking along the railroad between Newark and Louisville to his work in the harvest field, the thought flashed into his mind to inquire for a letter at the latter post office. He did so and received one, directed to himself and written by John Lippencott, an entire stranger to him, asking him to work in his shop. He accepted the offer, and on approaching the shop recognized it at once as the shop he had beheld on the ocean. From that day to the present, he has never lacked work. His wife joined him in America after sixteen months' separation.

of England. He married Lydia Loudon. Our subject was reared and educated in his native land, residing there till twenty-nine years of age. He learned his present trade when sixteen years of age, working at it for five years. On September 11, 1857, he came to the United States and direct to London, Ohio, where he has since resided. Mr Self has resided here over a quarter of a century, and during that time has been prominently identified with the building interests of Madison County. He owns a farm of forty acres adjoining the village, where he manufactures brick. In 1881, he made over 1,000,000 He has been fairly successful in life, and owns rome good village property. He was married in 1856, to Lavina Johnson, also a native of England. Mr. and Mrs. Self are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HENRY J. SHARP, physician and surgeon, London, was born in Gallia County, Ohio, March 2, 1845. His father, Dr. E. T. Sharp, a native of Pennsylvania, removed to Ohio at an early day, where he reared a large family, practicing his profession for over forty -five years and, by natural selection, the subject of our sketch has transferred to his own the professional mantle which the father, through declining years, let drop from his shoulders. The father and mother both having surpassed the limit of life, as sung by the Psalmist, are now residing at Worthington. Franklin County, Ohio. Henry was the ninth of a family of eleven children, and is the youngest of three brothers now living. Living so close to the burder, and at the important rendezvous, Gallipolis, the headquarters of the military department of West Virginia, during the late war he became imbued with the war spirit, and though too young for the volunteer service, enlisted while not yet sixteen years old in the Ohio National Guard, Company C, One Hundred and Forty-first Regiment. His company, during the raids and threatened raids of the rebel Gens. Wise and Morgan, was frequently under arms, doing guard duty at Gallipolis and other points on the Ohio River, until the call for the hundred- days men by President Lincoln, when the One Hundred and Forty -first Ohio National Guard, Col. Jaynes commanding, was transferred to West Virginia and divided into detachments, were stationed at the different garrisons on the line between Charleston and Guyaudotte, West Virginia, thus relieving the garrisons at these places and permitting them to be transferred to the more active services at the front, under Grant In East Virginia. After about four months' service, the One Hundred and Forty-first was ordered to Gallipolis, discharged and mustered out of the service. The subject of our sketch entered a local academy, and after a few months here, his parents moving to Franklin County, he matriculated in the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, where he continued his studies, leaving thei'e in 1868, to take up the study of medicine. He studied medicine under the preceptorship of Dr. J. W. Hamilton, of Columbus, and being his only student for nearly two years, gained largely in valuable experience and practical participation, as an assistant to his preceptor in an extensive surgical and general practice. He graduated in medicine from Starling Medical College, in the spring of 1871, and settled during October of the same year in London, where he soon acquired a lucrative practice, and is now doing an extensive and remunerative business. Dr. Sharp belongs to the students and progressive men of his profession, finding time, aside from the actual practice, to contribute to the literature of his profession by articles written for the various medical journals, and for participa tion in the proceedings of various medical societies, being a member of the American Medical Association, the Ohio State Medical Society, the Central Ohio Medical Society and the Madison County Medical Society. He was married to Miss E. C. Dooris, of Zanesville, Ohio, April 10, 1872. His wife is a lady of culture and of future promise in literature, she having con tri but ed in the past to different periodicals, and having only laid down her pen for devotion to the growing demands of an interesting family, that, for the time, overshadow all other pleasures and duties of less moment. The Doctor and his wife are both members of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and by their devotion and work have aided largely in the erection of a handsome church building on Fourth street, in the city, where the society hold their services. They have living three children- Henry J., Leighton and Wilfred. \V. STALEY SHEPHERD, London, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, March 25, 1823. He received such an education as the public schools of that vicinity could give him, which, with a taste for read ing, enabled him to become a well-informed man. He was married at Woodstock, Ohio, January 1, 1850, to M. Louise Clark, daughter of Jeremiah ( 'lark, of Connecticut In the spring of 1857, he removed to London, Madison County, and was soon thereafter appointed Deputy Sheriff of the county. He so discharged the duties devolved upon him that in the fall of L858 he was elected Sheriff, and was re-elected in 1800 - serving out the two terms in succession to which be was restricted by the Constitution. At the expiration of his term as Sheriff, he was appointed the tirst collector of Internal Revenue Eor his county, which office he held until L866, retiring, with an unblemished record, to the business pursuits of private life. In L870, he was elected to the position of Clerk in the House of Representatives of the Fifty-ninth General Assembly of Ohio, and discharged his duties with fidelity and efficiency. In 1872, he was appointed chief book-keeper in the Auditor of State's office, which post lion be held for eight years, a portion of which time lie served as Deputy Auditor of State. Soon after retiring from the Auditor's office, he was appointed to a clerkship in the Interior Department at Washington, D. C; there he remained until June, 1881, when he resigned his position and returned to London. Soon after this, he purchased a half-interest in the London Times and entered at once upon the field of journalism, in which capacity he now devotes all his time and energies. In politics. Mr. Shepherd is a firm but candid Republican. In manners, he is agreeable, and tolerant of the views of others differing from him.

AUBURN SMITH (deceased). In 1862, two brothers, Mincher and John Littler, came from England to America, locating near Philadelphia. There is a tradition in the family that these two belonged to the colony founded by William Penn. The son of John. John Littler, Jr., settled near Winchester, Frederick County, Va.; he was the father of ten children, one of whom. Ann Littler, was born October 17. 1782. She was married in February, 1800, to Robert Smith, also a native of Virginia, and a soldier in the war of 1812. Robert Smith's father, a widower, with part of his children, emigrated from Virginia to this county, as early as 1804 or 1805, and occupied the land on Walnut Run, which belonged to the late Samuel Watson. The children became dissatisfied, and eventually dispersed, leaving the old gentleman alone, some going back to Virginia and others going back toward the southern part of the State. Robert and Ann Smith emigrated to this county with five children, and had one born after their arrival. Mrs. Smith's father, John Littler, had previous to this purchased 4,000 acres of land in Union and Deer Creek Townships, paying about 12.1 cents per acre. Ann inherited from her father 200 acres, what is now known as the "Phifer farm," where she and Robert lived. He died in 1816, about one year after their arrival. They had six children - lohn, Rosanna, Kachael, James, Samuel and Robert. Samuel is now living in Ligonier, lud., and Kachael married William T. Davidson, whose son is now the Superintendent of the Infirmary. .Mrs. Smith subsequently married William Noteman, by whom she had five children. She died in 1826. Her son, James Smith, was born in Virginia, but was reared in this county, coming here at the age of seven years. He learned the cabinet-maker's trad.', and in 1833 married Ann Rosser, a native of England. They lived in Springfield for a time, and in Somerford, but permanently located in London about 1844. In 1851, he established himself in the drug business, and in 1854 lost most of his stock by fire. He died in September of that year, leaving four children, of whom Auburn, then aged fifteen, was the only son. He was born in Somerford December 14,1839; came to London when four years of age. and resided here until his death. Having assisted his father in the drug store, he became imbued with a liking for the business, and in 186"). with J. S. Davidson, he purchased the Ridenour drug store. Three years afterward, he became sole proprietor, operating one of the largest and best regulated drug houses in Central Ohio. In 1870, he began dealing in ice, hauling it from Deer Creek. About 1875, he made a pond in the northern limits of London, and adjacent to the pond erected three icediouses, from which he supplied the home demand and shipped a great deal of ice. He was married to Anna E., the third daughter of E. V. Arnett, of West Jefferson, in 1863, and by her had five children - Robert, Harriet, James, Arnett and Gertrude. Mr. Smith was a strong adherent to the doctrine of Methodism, having united himself with that church in 1864. He was for several years Assistant Superintendent and a regular attendant of the Sabbath school, and his whole church-work seemed to l>e devoted to the Missionary work and Sabbath school. He was a loving father and husband, a good neighbor and a most estimable citizen, whose place in life will not be easily Idled either in a social or commercial relation, and whose loss is deeply felt and deplored by the church, State and community at large. He died on Tuesday. October 10, 1882, of Bright's disease, from which he had been suffering since 187(1. The nature of his disease was unknown to him until several years later.

JONATHAN M. SMITH, farmer. P. 0. London, was born in Greene County. Ohio. October 1, 1847. He is a son of John and Sophia (McFarland) Smith, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Ohio. Our subject received a common school education, mostly in this county, and chose the occupation of a farmer, which he has since followed. He was married, in 1875, to Rebecca M. Paine, a daughter of Zadock and Martha (Mooney) Paine. They have had one child - Pearl Raymond. Mr. Smith is a Republican in politics; he has held several minor township offices, and is now one of the Trustees.

PHILIP SPEASMAKER, London, a well-known and popular hardware merchant of London, was horn in Bavaria. Germany. Ma}' 1. 1837. He is a son of Cassimere and Catherine Does Speasmaker, both natives of (xermany. Our subject was reared in his native land, and there educated. At the age of fifteen years he came to America, and apprenticed himself to learn the tinner's trade, at Brooklyn, N. Y. He remained there three years, and then came direct to London, this county. He was employed at his trade by John Dungan for one and a half years, and then worked for C. D. Rayburn for a short time. He then purchased the stock and trade (stove and tinware business) of his employer, and has since been engaged in this business. This was in 1857, and it will therefore be seen that Mr. Speasmaker is the oldest merchant in his line of trade in London, and he certainly enjoys tlu' largest trade. He deals in all kinds of agricultural implements, hardware and manufactured tinware, and as a business man is highly respected for his business qualifications and strict integrity. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Lodge, Chapter and Council, of London, Palestine Commandery, No. 33, Knights Templar, of Springfield, Ohio, and also of the I. ( ). 0. L. He is Democratic in political views; is a member of the Board of Education of London, but no active politician. He was married. November 28, 1857, to Caroline Dies, a native of Franklin County, Ohio. They have ten children, all living.

J. B. SPRAGUE, London, a prominent physician and surgeon of London, was born in Harmony Township, Clark County. Ohio, .June L5, 1821. His father, .lame-- Sprague, was a native of Massachusetts, and came to Ohio about 1816 or 1818. He was an early pioneer of Clark County, residing eight miles east of Springfield until his death. He was bom December 9, 1784, and died duly 10, 1844, leaving an estate of 360 acres, and considerable personal property. He married Polly Bailey, a native Of New Hampshire. Eighl children were given them, five daughters and three sous. Six of these are living to-day. four daughters and two sons. Mrs. Sprague departed this life in 1871 or 1872. James B. Sprague was reared on a farm, receiving a high school education. He taught school in early life for seven years at dill'erent intervals, and during the latter part of this time studied medicine for two years with Dr. Rogers (now deceased). of Springfield, Ohio. He then took a course of lectures, studied anothei year, then a second course of lectures, and in 1851 graduated from the

Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati. He first located at Vienna Cross Roads, Clark County, Ohio, and after a few years engaged in the practice of his profession with Dr. Burkley Gillett, of Springfield. The lattor died a year later, and our subject thon went to PJattsburg, and subsequently to Vienna Cross Roads once more. In 1871, he came to London, where he ha since resided, and been engaged in attending to a very fair practice. In June, L862, Dr. Sprague wont into the United States service, as Assistant Surgeon of the Twenty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving in that position nearly three years. By his own consent, he was detailed as snr of a colored regiment. They were located on the banks of a stream in the South, and soon after the measles and small-pox broke out among them. Dr. Sprague vaccinated over four hundred of them, and never lost a nut by either disease, although some of the men had both diseases at the sum - time. He remained with them two or three months and then returned home. Dr. Sprague was formerly and is now a member of the Clark County Medi cal Society, and is also connected with the State and Madison Societies of a like nature. He is thoroughly Democratic in his political views, and once, while a resident of Clark County, served as Justice of the Peace. He was married, November 8, 1843, to Sarah, daughter of Isaac Charaberlan an old and respected pioneer of Clark County. Of the six children born to Dr. and Mrs. Sprague. only two are living - Cecelia F. (wife of William H Wragg, of Plattsburg, Clark County, Ohio), and Milton C. (a graduate of the Cincinnati Medical College, and a practicing physician of Somerford, this county). Dr. Sprague has been a member of the Masonic order sine - about 1845, having been initiated at Fielding Lodge. South Charleston, Ohio. He is now a member of the Lodge, * 'hapter and Council at London, and of Ml. Vernon Commandery at Columbus. He has taken the first eight een and the Scottish Rite degrees, and will soon advance, if his life is spared, to the thirty-second degree. His connection with the I O. O. F. has been equally as long and honorable.

W. S. SQUIRES, of \V. S. Squires & Co., grocers, London, was born in London, Madison County, January 2, 1844. His father, W. H. Squires, was a native of Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, who came to London at an early day and there carried on the saddler and harness trade for a number of years. He subsequently learned the dental trade, and also kept a hotel at London and Dayton for ten or twelve years. He died in London January 15, L870. He married Catherine Phifer, a native of Virginia, who bore him eight children, two now living - Laura (widow of L. G. Mc- Collum, deceased), and our subject. Mrs. Squires is still living, and resides in a large and comfortable residence in west part of London, at sixty - seven years of age. Our subject grew to manhood in his native city, re ceiving a good education. When young, he rented land of H. W\ Smith, and " farmed it " for five years. He farmed eight years altogether and then came to London and engaged in the livery business. He subsequently learned paper-hanging, and worked al that and painting for about ten years. Then, in company with his brother-in-law, L. O. McCollum, he purchased the grocery stock and trade of Isaac O. Peetrey, May 9, 1882, the firm remaining as Squires & .McCollum until August 20. L882, when it was dissolved. The firm of \V. S. Squires & Co. was then formed, and they have since conducted the business with fair success. Mr. Squires is Democratic in politics. He was married November 14, 1807, to Ellen A., daughter of H. W . Smith, a prominent attorney of London and Madison County. Of their three children, two are living - Jean ette and Catherine. Mrs. Squires is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. W. H. Squires raised Company K, of the Twenty-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and accompanied it to the field He finally became Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment. Our subject enlisted in Company K, Sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, from Cincinnati, serving three years and three months and being mustered out with the rank of Sergeant.

JOHN STAHL, London, the second oldest merchant in the boot and shoe line in London, was born in Germany April 11, 1831. His father, Henry Stahl, died in that country. Our subject was reared in Germany, and when of age came to America. He first located at Cincinnati, where he learned the shoe-maker's trade. He remained there only a short time, and then went to Covington, Ky., just across the river. Some time after, he went to Richmond, Ind., and in July, 1857, came to London. He started a little shop for repairing purposes, and gradually worked himself into the retail trade, until now, he carries a very large stock and enjoys a custom in proportion. Mr. Stahl has done away with manufacturing and is still located on the spot where he first commenced business in London twenty-five vears a<yo. He is one of the oldest members of the Catholic Church of London, and Trustee of the Catholic Benevolent Society. Politically, Mr. Stahl is Democratic, but has never aspired to office. He was united in marriage, March 19, 1857, to Mary Weber, native of Germany. Of the twelve children born to this union, ten are living - John P. (with father in business), Lizzie, Edward, Annie, Flora, Charlie, Frank, Walter, Benedict and Lee. William and Harry are deceased. Wife and family are also members of the church.

A, J. STRAIN, physician and surgeon, London, was born at Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio, January 3, 1845. He is a son of Allan Strain, a native of South Carolina, whose father was John C. Strain, also a native of South Carolina, whose parents were from Pennsylvania. John C. Strain came to Highland County, Ohio, in 1809, where he lately died at the advanced age of ninety-three years. His son, Allan Strain, the father of our subject, has been a farmer through life, and now resides in that county at seventy-five vears of age. He married Eliza McMillen, a native of Highland County, and daughter of William and Margaret Linn McMillen, the latter of whom was a native of Pennsylvania, and dattghter of a Mrs. Gettis, near Gettysburg. Allan and Eliza Strain were the parents of eight children - four now living. Mother died in December, 1S80. Our subject is the seventh child and fourth son of these parents, and grew to manhood on a farm in Highland County, to which his father removed when our subject was but ten vears of age. He obtained a fair education at South Salem Academy, in Ross jCounty, Ohio, and at twenty-three years of age commenced the studv of medicine with an uncle Dr. W. A Strain, of Greenfield, Ohio. Two* vears later, he entered the Miami Medical College of Cincinnati, graduating therefrom in March. 1873. He first located for practice at. Danville. Highland County, and seven months later, went to South Salem, Ross County, where he remained two and a half years. In October. L876, he came to London and became associated in practice with an uncle, a practicing physician of Madison County for thirty-five years. Two years later, this partnership was dissolved, and since that period Dr. Strain has been alone in his practice, having net with fair success. He is a member of the Ohio State Medical Society, and has been a member and Secretary of the Madison County Medical Society for the past two and a half years. Politically, Dr. Strain is Republican. He is also a member of the Presby- terian Church and the Knights of Honor. He was married, January 7, 1880, to Mary, daughter of Washington Wilson, of Springfield, Ohio. Mrs. Strain is also a member of the Presbyterian Church.

T. S. STRICKLAND, agent I. B. & W. Railway, London, was born in Sandusky County, Ohio, October 3, 1845. He is a son of Franklin M. Strickland, a native of Vermont, who located in Ohio about 1840. He was a fanner by occupation, and died in 1852, when but twentynine years of age. He married Hannah Chapel, a native of Connecticut. They were the parents of three chilrden, all living, and our subject, the only one in Madison County. Mrs. Strickland subsequently married Rodney Mason, and one child was born to them, now deceased. Mrs. Mason - '-sides with our subject in the sixty-sixth year of her age. T. S. was reared in Sandusky County, and early in life was in the commission business at Clyde, Ohio, under the firm name of M. C. Beamer & Co. This was in 1866. He remained with the hrin six months, and then engaged in the clothing business. In the fall of 1869, he went to Iowa, coming back to Ohio in the fall of 1870. He was next employed by the L. S. & M. S. it. 1 1. , at Clyde, Ohio, in the capacity of baggageman and yardman. He remained in that position until the spring of 1878, when he came to London, and on April 1, accepted the position of agent of the C. S. & C. R. R. On May 1, 1881, this road was purchased by the I. B. & W., Mr. Strickland still retaining his position. Since he took charge of the London office, he lias labored earnestly and faithfully to secure better facilities to shippers to and from this point, and to the increase of public travel. It is safe to say his efforts have met with good and increasing success Mr. Strickland is a member of the Lodge and Encampment (I. (). O. F.), and Republican in politics. He was married the first Tuesday in 1867, to Kate Stokes, a native of Sandusky County, Ohio. They have two children -Franklin and Elta.

t JERIAH SWETLAND, London, one of the more prominent retired merchants of this village, was born in Springfield, Sullivan County, N. H, April 28, 1817. His grandparents on his father's side were Jeriah Swetland and Mary Burnham, the latter of whom was an heir to a vast estate in England. One of their sons, Roswell Swetland. was born in Connecticut, was a miller by trade and a farmer by occupation. He resided in New Hampshire during his natural life, and there married Naomi Rockwell, also a native of Connecticut. Of the ten children born to bless this union, only three are living - our subject, a sister in San Francisco, Cal.. and a brother in New Hampshire. Mis. Swetland died in 1858, and her husband two years later (1860). Jeriah Swetland was the ninth child and fourth son of this large family, and consequently he did not receive the educational training a Horded some of the older members of the family. He resided with his parents until nineteen years of age, and then learned the saddler and harness trade, working at that in his native village for eight years. On August 4, 184H, he arrived in London, and soon after engaged in mercantile pursuits, continuing in such two years. In 1847, he went to Pickaway County, and in 1850 to Mi Sterling, in Pleasant Township, this county. In 1856, he returned to London, and again engaged in mercantile pursuits, this time associating himself in business with \\ illiam H. Chandler, Sr. In 1866, Mr. Swetland disposed of his interest and retired from business, although the partnership between the two gentlemen has never yet been dissolved. They still own property together. Mr. Swetland, while in business, was very successful in a financial way, and at present owns a half- in- terost in 185 acres of good land, and also in Swetland and Dixon's btisiness block, in London, and eight acres of home property, upon which is located a very large and comfortablo residence. Mr. Swetland was made a member of the Masonic fraternity in 1850, and is connected by membership with the Lodge, Chapter and Council, at London. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias, and in 1S56 was made a member of Mt. Vernon Com mandery, Knights Templar, of Columbus, Ohio, the finest organization of its kind in the State. Politically, Mr. Swetland is an able advocate of Dem ocratic principles, and in 1867-68 and 1868-69 represented his district in the Ohio Legislature, being the only Democrat in Madison County elected on the "straight ticket." He has also been a member of the Village Council of London. Mr. Swetland became a member of the Supreme Lodge, American Legion of Honor some years ago. He was united in marriage, May 23, 1841, to Arabella Fellows, who was born at Hanover, N. H., February 5, 1816. Three children were born to them, all deceased - Isabella Miranda, born in Lebanon, N. H, June 20, 1842, died in London August 26, 1843; William Jeriah, born at Palestine, Ohio, July 1, 1848, died in London February 12, 1857; Sarah Willis was born at Mt. Sterling, Ohio, May 11, 1851, died in London September 7, 1852. Mr. and Mrs. Swetland are earnest and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal denomination. NOAH THOMAS, P. O. London, Warden Ohio Penetentiary at Columbus, residence London, was born in Fayette, near the Madison County line, Ohio, August 1, 1834. He is a son of William Thomas, a native of Virginia. He was a farmer by occupation, and upon coming to Ohio, located in Fayette County. About 1835, he came to Madison County, and has since lived there. He now resides in Stokes Township, and is about sixty-nine years of age. He married Lavina Beauchamp, a native of Clark County, Ohio. They are the parents of thirteen children, eleven now living. Mrs. Thomas is still living in her sixty-eighth year, and both parents enjoy reasonably good health. Our subject is the oldest of this large family of children, and obtained only a limited education in his earlier life. He remained with his parents until twenty-five years of age, and then entered Antioch College, at Yellow Springs, Ohio, where he was in attendance when the war broke out. He returned home, and in December, 1863, en - listed in Company C, One Hundred and Tenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Gen. J. Warren Keifer, commanding, and served until June 2, 1 SOI, the date of the battle of Cold Harbor. In that affray he received a musket ball in the left arm, which caused the loss of that valuable member. He lay in Armory Square Hospital, Washington, D. C, from June 10 to July 29, of that year, and during that period was no ninated for County Auditor, on tin- Republican ticket, by his admiring and sympathizing friends in far away Madison County. He was triumphantly elected, and re-elected three times in succession, serving eleven years in all (lacking a few months). At the expiration of this time, he was employed in a clerical capacity in one or two of the county offices, and also serve I as Justice of the Peace of Union Township. In A.pril, 1880, he was elected Mayor of London, and two weeks later was appointed to his present position by the Boards of Directors of the Ohio State Penitentiary Eor a term of three years from April I after appointment His term will there end April 22, L884. \\ arden Thomas has made a faithful and efficient publio officer, and has made a host of friends throughout every part of the State. He is a member of Madison Lodge, No. 70 (I. O. O. P.), Knights of Honor and American Legions of Honor, all of London. He was formerly a member of the Christian Church, but of late years has been connected with the Presbyterian denomination. Ho has always been an advocate of Republican principles. Mr. Thomas was married in February, 1S*H), to Geneva, daughter of James Smith, and sister of Auburn Smith, deceased, of London. One child was given them - Maud. Mrs. Thomas died May 25, 1871, He was again united in marriage September L6, 1874, to Alice Dorris, a native of Muskingum County, and residing at Zanesville, Ohio. Four children have been born to this latter union, three living. They are John D. , Alico and Helen J. Mrs. Thomas is a member of Trinity Episcopal Church of .London. During his army career, Warden Thomas was successively offered the position of First Lieutenant and Captain, but declined both honors, prefer - ing to servo in the ranks.

OWEN THOMAS, buyer and dealer in grain and hay. London, was born in Fayette County, Ohio, June 18, L835. He ia a son of Jeremiah Thomas, a native of Virginia, who became a pioneer settler of Fayette County, Ohio. He was a farmer by occupation, and came to Madison County about 1850. Our subject was reared in Fayette County, obtaining only a moderate education. He came to this county when twenty-one yours of age, and for two years was a farmer of Oak Run Township. In 1859 or 1860, he removed to London, and was in the wholesale and retail grocery business for ten years. Since that time, he has been engaged in his present occupation, which has proven fairly successful. Mr. Thomas is Democratic in politics; served two years in the Village Council, a like number as Village Treasurer, and one year as Treasurer of Union Township. He was married February 14. 1859, to Miss M. G. Farrar, daughter of Henry Farrar, now resident in Marshall County, Kan. Eight children have been given them - Byron, married Jennie, daughter of S. P. McLain, of Range Township; Minnie, Georgie, Nattio, Walter, Farrar, Mary and Glenn H. Mrs. Thomas and the three eldest children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

SIMON TINGLEY, farmer, P. O London, was born in Union Township January 26, L831. He is a son of William and Elizabeth (Wilson) Tingley, of German descent, the former a native of New Jersey, and the latter of Ohio. His father died when our subject, was a (mild, and he was de prived of most of his school privilege. He has been a life-long farmer and is now dealing in cattle. He is a Democrat in politics, and lias twice been sent as a delegate to County Conventions. He was married in 1SS0. to Dora Andrews, of Clark County. She was of French descent. They have had one child - Mary G. Mr. Tingley is a member of the Christ ian Church.

AQUILL V TOLAND (deceased), was born in Harford County. Mainland, September 26, L793. His early opportunities afforded him only the common branches of an English education, but later in life he obtained a fair knowledge of Latin. When quite young, he became a pupil of Dr. Luckey, of Baltimore. Maryland, and in 1818 he attended one course of lectures in a University of Maryland. In the same year, an under-grad he started West to seek a fortune through labor in his profession. After a short tarry in Franklinton, now a part of the City of Columbus, he came to the then new town of London, in the fall of IS IS. and where he continued to reside until his death. On the 11th of April, L822, Dr. Toland was united in marriage with Elizabeth daughter of Col. Philip Lewis, a full sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work, and to the union were born Francis A. Harford, Aquilla and Jane D. The mother, Mrs. Elizabeth

(Lewis) Toland, was born in Adams County, Ohio, October 14, 1805, and is yet numbered among the venerable citizens of London. Although very young. Dr. Toland did duty as a soldier in the war of 1S12, serving as a volunteer in the defense of Baltimore, and was in the battle of Stony Point. In the winter of 1836-37, he attended a course of lectures at the Cincinnati Medical College, and received a diploma from the Institution. His practice was not limited to Madison County alone, but extended beyond its boundaries. In the years of 1823-24-25, he undoubtedly had the largest practice of any physician in the county, or perhaps in Central Ohio, and with a supply of instruments superior to that of any other physician in the county, and with a strong liking for that branch of the profession, his superiority as an operative surgeon was soon recognized and conceded. In 1843, he was elected as a Whig, a member of the Lower House of the Legislature. He became a member of the Ohio State Medical Society soon after the organization, and always manifested a lively interest in its meetings. Dr. Toland was not in the ordinary sense of the word a brilliant man, but he was a strong one. His natural good sense, his habit of careful preparation for anything to be undertaken, his pertinacity in following an enterprise to success, together, with his unswerving integrity, were, perhaps, the only principal traits of character that distinguished him. As a physician, he relied greatly upon his own judgment, and while he listened cautiously to suggestions from others, yet rarely adopted any measures that did not correspond with his views of the case. It common with other physicians of his day, he was a strong believer in the use of the lancet in sthenic diseases, and persisted in its use long after the profession generally had to a great degree discarded it. As a surgeon, he was cautious, using great care in determining the propriety of an operation, making no pretension to rapidity or brilliancy as an operator, but rather looking to ultimate success. He had a feeling of fear in the use of chloroform, much stronger than was shared by the profession generally, and rarely consented to siibmit his patients too complete anaesthesia. Although devoted to the profession, Dr. Toland was always interested in every question affecting the interests of his town or neighborhood, and it was mainly through his exertions that the L. M. R. R. was secured to London - a straight line from Xenia to Columbus, and a favorite route with the projectors, carrying it some miles south of that place. He also took an active interest in the building of the Springfield and Columbus Railroad, and was its first President. He was closely identified with the growth of London, and built the first and only public hall in the town. His active life would not seem to have left him much time for literary labors, and yet he has left some valuable contribu tions in the medical journals. In the " Medical and Physical Societies " for February and March, 1837, then conducted by Daniel Drake, we find an interesting case of woiand of the intestines and. omentum, reported by Dr. Toland. In his long and extensive practice, he acquirod a competency. He was economical, and by judicious investment of his early professional profits in real estate, which in later years appreciated rapidly, he died possessed of a large estate. While he was a thorough business man, and attended well to collections, yet he gave liberally of his time and professional skill to the indigent. In fact he never seemed to make any distinction in his attentions between rich and poor. In person, he was tall, and with a bearing that at first impressed one with the idea of haughtiness. He had a massive head, a solid, strong lower face, with heavy brows shading rather small blue-gray eyes - altogether, a head and face that would attract attention in any group. He was mild and even in his temper, cheerful, fond of society, and of genteel, but rather awkward, address. He was a man of strong attachments, and yet a "good hater," or in othor words he cherished his friends, and did not forget his enemies. He was a good conversationalist, but a very ordinary public speaker, in fact we think he very rarely attempted public speaking. His death uccurred in London, Ohio, December 30, 1866, at the age of seventy- three years, caused by erysipelas of the face and scalp.

JAMES A. TREHEARNE, farmer and teacher, P. O. London, was born in Maryland June 28, 1841. He is the son of Samuel and Sarah (Hazzard) Trehearne, natives of Maryland, the former of German and English descent, and the latter of Irish descent. He received a common school education, and from the age of seventeen until 1861 worked out by the month. On July 4, 1801, he enlisted in Company K, Twenty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Capt. W. H. Squires, and acted in the Commissary Department on del ached duty most of the time. He served three years, and in that time was only one week on the sick-list. After the war, he located a soldier's claim of P>0 acres in Kansas, but not liking the country, returned to Ohio and has turned his attention to gardening. Since 1804, he has spent his winters in teaching, and is never better satisfied than when he has a good school. In 1808, he married Elizabeth Cryder, a daughter of William and Susan Cryder, and by her has two children - William S. and Annie. Mr. Trehearne is a Freemason and a Reptiblican, and has served as Township Assessor.

JOHN TROUD, farmer, P. O. London, son of Ansel and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Troud, was born in Germany January 22, 1822, and in 1846 emigrated to America, locating in Cincinnati, where he followed his trade, tailoring, three years. He subsequently worked at his trade one year in St. Louis, and then moved to Illinois, where he conducted a business for himself in Mt. Pulaski for eight years. In 1857, he came to London, and for three years was engaged in business. In 1862, he commenced farming on the place now occupied by him, which consists of 182 acres. In 1840, he married Sarah Brown, who died two years after marriage. He then married Sarah Fletcher, who lived only three years after marriage, and he then married Amelia Ann Porter, a sister of James G. Porter, who has since died. Mr. Troud is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He received a fine classical education in his native cotuitry, where he also learned his trade, and is familiar with four languages - Hebrew, French, German and English.

SAMUEL P. TRFMPER, Recorder of Madison County, London, was born in Bloomingsburg, Fayette County, Ohio, May 10, 1888. He is a son of Lewis Trumper, a native of New York, who located in Fayette County. Ohio, in IMS. He was a farmer by occupation, and died ''line 10, L869, at the advanced age of eighty-throe years. His companion for life was Margery Boggs, a native of Pennsylvania, but reared in Highland County. Ohio. They were the parents of seven children, five of whom yet survive - Mrs. Trumper is still living, and resides with her oldest son Joseph, at Bloomingsburg, Ohio, being eighty-seven years of age. Our subject is the youngest child and fourth son of this family, and remained on the farm until twenty years of age. He eujoyed the then rare blessing of a good common school education, and subsequently taught school for two years. He then took a course of study at Duff & McCoy's Commercial College at Columbus, Ohio, and afterward resumed teaching until the com- mencernent of the civil war. He was then anxious to respond to duty's call, so resigned his position as teacher, arid enlisted as a private in Company C, Capt. George B. Gardner, of the Sixtieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. A short time after enlistment, he was made Sergeant, and sub sequently Orderly Sergeant. Upon the death of the Second Lieutenant three months later, he was elected to that position by a unanimous vote of the company, and served as such till the close of the war. The Sixtieth was under Gen. Fremont, in the noted Shenandoah campaign, and in the advance brigade. Mr. Trumper was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry, September 15, 1863, and placed in a parole camp at Annapolis. He was afterward transported by rail to Camp Douglas at Chicago, 111., where he was honorably mustered out with the regiment at expiration of term of enlistment. Going back home, he resumed teaching for two years. He then engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1874. when he came to Madison County. He was engaged in farming for a short period, and then was engaged in teaching again for three years. In the fall of 1880. he was nominated and elected Recorder of Madison County, on the Republican ticket, for a term of three years. Mr. Trumper is a member of Lyons Post, No. 221, G. A. R., of London, and of Leanore Lodge, No. 512 (Masonic), of Midway. Ohio. He was married, May 16, 1867, to Maria L. Hidy, a native of Fayette County, Ohio. They have five children - Frank E., Lena M., Minnie L., Samuel O. and Bessie H. A .very singular coincident connected with this family is that the second and fourth children were each born on their father's birthday.

DAVID TURNER, farmer, P. O. Somerford, was born in Clark County, Ohio, October 1, 1826. He is the son of William and Lydia (James) Turner, natives of Maryland, of German descent. The former was a wagon maker, and died at the residence of our subject in 1876. David received a common school education, and, being of a mechanical turn of mind, soon partially acquired the trade of his father, which, however, he never followed. He rented land for a time, but now owns a place of his own. He was married in 1850, to Margaret Cornwell, a daughter of Addison CornwelJ. By this union seven children were born, viz.: J., May Ellen, J. W., Eliza J., Viola. Charles and Florence May. Mr. Turner is a Republican, and his wife is a member of the Christian Church. He was the seventh child of a family of eight children.

THOMAS D. TURNER* dealer in fresh and salt meats, London, was born in Richmond, Ind., September 1, 1833. He is a son of James Turner, a native of Lancastershire, England, who came to America with his brother when but ten years of age. He first located in New Jersey, and subsequently in Indiana, and Warren County. Ohio, now residing in the latter place. He was a tallow chandler by trade, and also served as foreman in woolen factories Mr. Turner is eighty years of age, and still in the enjoyment of good health. He married Lydia Dixon, a native of Yorkshire, En - gland, now seventy-eight years of age. Our subject is the second of eleven children, nine of whom are living. He was reared in Warren County, and in early life was a farmer. He resided in Licking County a number of years, and was there married, Augusi 17. is.")!;, to Harriet Lees, a native of that county. Mr. Turner resided with his father some time after marriage and was a fanner till 1M>J. lie then en-;-a-ed in butchering, at Granville, Ohio, and remained there six years. In the spring of 1870, he came to London, and opened out in business. His trade increased rapidly, and he now runs two shops - one on East High, and the other on South

Main - where he supplies his many customers with the best of fresh and salt mep.ts. Mr. Turner is connected by membership with the Methodist Episcopal Church, Chandler Lodge, No. 138 (Masonic), Madison Lodge, No. 70 (I. O. O. F.), American Legion of Honor, and an advocate of Democratic principles. He has never been a politician or aspired to office. Mr. and Mrs. Turner have eleven children, seven sons and four daughters - Samuel L. (in business with his father), Ida M., Clara 13., Mary F., Hattie, Nellie, Annie, Orin, William, Kobert and Grace. Mrs. Turner is also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

DAVID TWAY, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O London, was born in Fayette County, Ohio, August 24, 1834. He is the son of Nathaniel and Sophia ( Salmon ) Tway, natives of Ohio, the former of ccotch-Irish and the latter of Dutch descent. Our subject received his education principally in the high schools of Shelby County, and early commenced farming, an occupation which he has since followed. He is the owner of a 300 acre farm, formerly known as the "Watson farm," but latterly as the " Spring Branch Farm." It is well improved, thoroughly cultivated, and graced with a good and substantial brick residence, which our subject has built since his residence there. Mr. Tway is one of a family of thirteen children. He was married, October 20, 18(54, to Miss Maria Louise Hidey, a native of Fayette County, and a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Carr) Hidey, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Ohio, of Dutch and English descent. Six children have been born to bless this union, viz: Albert, Joseph H., Mary S., Eliza, David Ross and Margaret. Mrs. Tway is a member of the Universalist Church. Mr. Tway is a stanch Republican and takes a great interest in the political welfare of his party. His grandfather was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and he had a brother Nathaniel, who fought in the late rebellion as Orderly Sergeant, in the One Hundred and Fourteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served through the war. Mr. Tway is a live, energetic business man, and has made his property by his own personal efforts.

JOHN WALLACE, editor and proprietor of the London Enterprise, London, was born in London June 4, 1838. At the age of twelve years, owing to the want of means, he was compelled to leave school, and entered the office of the London Sentinel, then published by G. W. Sprung, where he remained until the winter of 1855-56, when through the influence of friends, he was appointed as page in the Ohio Senate by Lieut. Gov. Myers. At the organization of the Senate, in January, 1860, through the influence of Hon. R. A. Harrison, he was elected Second Assistant Sergeant- at- Arms, and given the post office department. On May 26, 1862, he was married to Miss E. F. Baker, of Franklin County. In 1863, in connection with J. B. Stine, he bought out the London Union, now the London Times, and operated it one year, which embraced the* famous Brough-Vallandigham campaign. On January 1, 1872, Mr. Wallace established the London Enterin ise as an independent newspaper. In April, 1879, the Enterprise was made Republican at the solicitation of the Republican County Executive Committee, and is to-day the Republican organ of Madison County. Mr. Wallace has printed the paper eleven years, three of them under the disadvantage of loss of sight. During tho eleven years, the paper has neither changed hands or name, or missed a publication.

W. C. WARD, freight agent Little Miami Railroad, and agent Adams and American Express Companies, London, was born in Range Township, this county, June 15, 1841. His father, Cyrus Ward, was a native of Mary- land, and came to Ohio when a young man. He was a farmer by occupation, and resided in Range Township until the date of his death. He married Maria Linton, a resident of this county, and daughter of William Linton, a native of England. They were the parents of three children, our subject being the last and only living member of the family. Mrs. Ward departed this life in 1852. W. C. Ward was reared in Range Town - ship, and when still a lad was employed as a clerk for A. &. D. T. Johnston, merchants of Midway. He remained with them two years and then went to Cuba, Fulton County, where he was employed in a like capacity for one year. Ho then returned to Range Township, and alternately went to school and clerked until the commencement of the civil war. Ohio answered the President's call for 75,000 men in a very short time, and as her quota was filled, Mr. Ward went to Kentucky, and enlisted in the First Regiment Ken tucky Volunteer Infantry, serving the three months' term. He then re-enlisted in Company C, of the same regiment, but impaired health caused him to be discharged while in West Virginia. He returned to Madison Coun ty, and subsequently re-enlisted again, this time in Company A, One Hun dred and Thirteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. Toland Jones, Col. William Jones, commanding. He remained with the regiment until the war closed. He then went to Missouri, and for a year was engaged in the stock trade. He returned to London, and for eleven years was engaged in the boot and shoe trade, eight years of the time with John Stahl. On March 1, 1877, he was made freight agent of the Little Miami Railroad; March 10, 1877, agent of the American, and November 1, 1881, of the Adams Express Company. Mr, Ward is well-known by everybody in Madison County, and equally well-liked for his genial manners, and good business qualifications. He is a membor of Chandler Lodge, No. 138 (Masonic), and Democratic in politics. He was married February 14, 1867, to Laura Huston, a native of Fayette County, Ohio.

WILLIAM WARNER, retired, London, Ohio, was born in Fairfax County, Va., about nine miles from Alexandria, March 15, 1793. His parents were Wilbam and Betsy (Denty) Warner, both natives of Virginia. William, Jr., was reai'ed to farm life, residing on his father's farm in Virginia until in the spring of 1805, when he came to Ohio with his paronts, who settled in Belmont County, where they remained until the fall of 1812, engaged in farming, and then removed to Madison County, purchasing land adjoining the town of London, on the east. The parents resided in the county a number of years, raised a large family and removed in town, where both died. Our subject had only meager educational advantages; having a stout and robust physique, his labor was required on the farm. After becoming of age, he learned the tanner's trade with William D. Pickard, of London, l>utonly followed it a few years. On the 29th of February. L819, Mr. W. was united in nfarriage with Miss Sarah Kelley, a native of Virginia, ami to them have been born the following-named children : Mary, Nancy, Adaline, John, Kate Anna E., Josephine and Eelen Mr. Warner has been variously occupied during his long lit''- in London and vicinity: and as farmer, tanner, carpenter, reliant and public officer, hav ing been Sheriff of the county twelve years, and Eor a. period of four years Deputy Sheriff, beside filling several minor offices, his honesty and integrity were never questioned. Early in life both himself ami wife united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. In his early life, Mr. W. was a member of the Masonic fraternity. He being a Liberal man and of an easy turn in business matters, has not accumulated wealth, but has lived a life highly com- mendable, and is greatly esteemed and respected by all. In politics, he is Republican. "Uncle Billy," as he is familiarly called, is the oldest citizen of the town, and the oldest person in the county, where he has passed nearly seventy-one years. He is now nearing the goal of ninety years, and the venerable couple who have lived in the marriage relation nearly sixty-four years are now passing the evoning of their life together in a comfortable house in London, where they are only awaiting the final summons.

HENRY WARNER, deceased, was born in Fairfax County, Va., nine miles from Alexandria, on the Potomac River, June 15, 1 7 *>-""> . and came to Ohio with his parents and grandparents in the spring of 1805, settling in Belmont County. He removed to London in September, 1812, where he lived consecutively until the day of his death, a period of sixty-four years. When he came to London, it was a collection of less than a dozen huts, and he assisted Judge Patrick McLene in laying out the town. He was married, February 27, L823, to Keturah H. Gosslee, by whom he had eleven children, seven now living, viz.: Mrs. William Riddle, of London; Mrs. R. A. Harrison, of Columbus; Capt. James R. Warner; Gen. D. B. Warner, U. S. Consiil at St John, N. B. ; Mrs. Eliza Baker, of Chicago; Mrs. Asa Myers, of Brooklyn; and Miss Mary Warner, who lives at home. Mr. Warner came of a long lived family, his grandfather having attained the remarkable age of one hundred and four years, his father eighty-eight, and his only living brother, the venerable William Warner, of London, is now one of the oldest citizens of the city. Mr. Warner was a merchant, surveyor and dealer in real estate, besides having held several county offices. He was four years Sheriff of the county, fourteen years County Treasurer ( elected in 1834 ) and for a number of years County Surveyor. He retired from business, more than twenty years prior to his death. By industry, frugality, sound Bense and force of character, be became possessed of a considerable fortune. Many anecdotes are related by old citizens, illustrative of his rigid honesty and eccentricity, for honest ho was and eccentric to a marked degree. Kind of heart when convinced of duty or when charity deserved, he was, nevertheless, one of the most sarcastic of mon. For instance: Once when he was representing his own cause before a magistrate, the lawyer for the other side remarked, that he "did not wish to take advantage of Mr, Warner, as he saw he was there without counsel." "Oh, go on," said Mr. Warner, "your side of the case is in the same condition." Mr. Warner had been an invalid for thirty years previous to his death. Mr Warner was an invalid, but he was always a pleasant and instructive gentleman, and a worthy member of the Methodist Church, to which he had belonged for more than half a century. He was a Whig in politics, so long as that party had an existence, and endorsed the Republican party at its birth, with which he ever after affiliated. He never missed voting at an election in his life until the fall before his death, when his physical health was such that he could not get to the polls. He died Friday, January 31, 1879, at the advanced age of eighty-three years six months and sixteen days. His remains were interred in Kirkwood Cemetery, on the afternoon of Monday, February 2, 1879, the funeral sermon being preached by Rev. J. C. Jackson. Mr. Warner was one of the oldest, besl known, and most highly respected citizens of this comity. As an officer, citizen, parent, or friend, he was conscientious, liberal, faithful and affectionate, and his loss was deeply felt and lamented by the church, State, and society, as well as by a large circle of mourning relatives. Mrs. Warner is a daughter of Richard Gosslee, who was born in Sussex County, Md., in 1781, and died in London November 26, 1872, aged ninety-one years six months and one day. He emigrated to Ross County, Ohio, in 1 804, and to Madison County in 1816. Before his death he represented the oldest of five generations living in London. He was married three times. He left fourteen children, thirty grandchildren, and over thirty great-grandchildren, and two great- great-grandchildren. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for seventy-one years. If he had lived three months longer he would have been enabled to have witnessed the golden wedding of his daughter, Mrs. Warner.

DENNIS WARNER, London, one of the oldest physicians and Surgeons of Madison County, was born in Union Township, this county, near London, May 19, 1818. His father. William Warner, was a native of Virginia, and is a planter by occupation. He never owned any slaves, but hired them, paying them amply for all service rendered. He married Elizabeth Denty, a native of Virginia, who bore him six children and then passed away from earth. He subsequently married Susannah Weiser, of German parentage, who was the mother of eight children. William Warner came to this county with his family in 1812, locating 200 acres of land adjoining the now corporate limits of London. He subsequently sold this, and removed to the city, where he died in his eighty-seventh year. Mrs. Warner departed this life in October, 1797. Our subject was reared on the farm, and remained there until twenty years of age. He received only a fair education, and about 1838, commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Malsby, an old practitioner of London. He was subsequently under the tuition of Dr. Toland, and graduated from the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati. March 2, 1847. He then located in London, and for nearly forty years has been ministering to the sick of Madison County. During this time, Dr. Warner has been moderately successful in a financial way, but has also been an acute sufferer from that terrible disease, rheumatism. Politically, Dr. Warner had always been a Whig, and later a Republican. He was Pension Examiner a few years, and also served a short time as Assessor. He was married, October 10. 1847, to Mary, daughter of John F. Chenoweth, an old and honored citizen of this county. They had two children, a son and a daughter, the latter dying in infancy. The former, James McLene Warner, is Deputy County Clerk, and married Ida, daughter of William Hall, now of Iowa. They have one daughter, Gertie P.