Pleasant Township (part 1 of 2)

Pleasant Township

S< ) niucli lias already been said of the scenes and incidents that clustered around Fort Seneca in the beginning of this book, and many of the men and women who then attracted our attention there, that now. when I am about to close and leave the kind reader to his own meditations, there is nothing further to say about this grand old township, than to describe some more ol the men who helped to make it what it now is. And there is history in their lives also that is well em nigh '° preserve.

The Reverend and Venerable Father Thomas Thompson, who more than fifty years ago preached to the people scattered through these wilds, the gospel of |esus <'hri>t. and who is still living at his old homestead on the South Greenfield road, sent to the '/////'/ 'J rilninc the following communication, which was published on the second day of November. iS;d. It gives a short sketch of Mr. I'riah Fgbert. It read,- :

Mr. Hubert'-. first settlement in tin-, county was on the North (ireen field ro;ui. where S.unuel Kickenbauiji now li\cs. lie sold to Mr. l'.i\id Kiikenb.iu.Ji and moved to the rid^e in this township, where he and his wile spent the rest ot their days. The most beau!;tul teature in the lite ot lather Hubert was his quiet, pious, peaceful disposition. lie wa^ indeed, highly esteemed by everybody that knew him lie was a -_;ood manager, and with all his liberality, he at cumulated property. K_;bcrt's was one of the best conditioned homes on the road between Titiin and Sandiisky. lie donated the land where the Kid^e Koad < emetery now is. and where he and his wile lie buried

Mrs. ( 'arl. the yt>unL,re->t daughter of Mr. Hubert, says that one revolutionary soldier, ten soldiers ot' the war of" iSij and fourteen soldiers oj the war ot the rebellion are buried there, ('ol. \\'ill;anis \\a> a brother in law ot" Mr. l-'.-l>ert his wife's brother. lie served in the uar of the revolution five vears anil lies buried in Adanis town-hp where he died in 1X4 i .

The sublet i oi this sketch, wlio is st ill li\'inu near Cast alia, in San dusky i ount\ . witli her son, M . P. . Kit e, KS. p. was so k ind as to send me. by her son. an inlerestin^ statement «\ early < liar.u ters she kne\\ in this township, and I t op\ wi; lioul t omment:

Benjamin Barnes ami Wot Barnes svere natives of Savoy. Berkshire counts. Ma--.aehiiM'tt-. \\'ot was horn in IT'.d and Benjamin in IT'.'.",. They \\civ all lisiiiLi' some ii\r miles below Fort Ball when I Amiar Harney i came here in \~]'-'. \Veeanie here from Saratoga. X. V. \\'hen \yearrived al Lower Sandusks ms brothers. West, and Benjamin, svere in attendance at a trial of some parties for robbing old man Spieer. Some four persons had been arre>ied hut only one was ennvieted. Spieer svas a white man luit svas raided an Indian. The people liked him much.

\\"e \\ei~e six weeks on the way from Saratoga here. I came with my father. Benjamin. I'.arney and ln'other-in-law Friend ( )rr and Sedate 1'addleford.

M\ father returned east with the intention of moving his family out here, Imt lie died before lie reached his home. 1'addleford also went back and never ret urned.

On the I'tth of October. l>^(i. West Harney and Sophronia Wilson were married by Daniel Kicc. who was a justice of the peace. This is the first recorded marriage in Sandusky counts.

Daniel liiee and I were married December 14. Is^o. at Harrington's tavern in I-o\\ cr Sandu^kx . \Vehad seven children. The two oldest were born in Seneca counts : Susannah in Isilland Deborah in Isii'!.

Caleb ssent to Illinois in IMu. where he died in Is4'.i. ]>arney West died a fesv sears am> in Missouri. I think. Benjamin Barnes resides in Pike counts . I Ilinois. with his irrand cliildren. His own childi'en are all dead. He is a urreat talker and s ery much respected. He tells very many laughable oM stories and incidents of olden times. He was a captain in the Black Hassk svar and svas with Abraham Lincoln in the service.

Ms husband cleared land svhere Columbus nosv stands before he came to Seneca about the time the svar closed. He svas in a Xew Jersey regiment in the sv;«- of Mi'.

Wu-^ horn in Nosv Jersey July 10, 1774. in Sussex county and svas raised on ;i farm. In 1X^4 lio svas married to Catharine Christtnan. On the the Jil nt Mas, i.Sj6. tlioy started for ()hi<>. It took tliem four sveeks to roach Seiic' a county.

He boii-lit the svost half of tho southwest <]uarter of section sixteen. I laiiiel Ri< o ha(! a lease on this land tn>m tho commissioners of Sandusky < ouiity. svhu h he aUo bought. Kice had Ixiih a cabin and Mr. Ruminerfell mo\ ed into that.

( )l tin.- first wedlock there is but one ehiid living. There were six cliildror, of the second marriage and ot whom Mr. I) V. Klummerfelt, of I'iea-ant \< isvn>hi]i is one.

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but Mr. Watson held the fort. The result was that Mr. Watson was blamed very severely by those who were in favor of a bridge at Pool's mill. Much bad blood was stirred up at these bridge lights in Pleasant, and there was scarcely a citi/en in the township that took no part in the light.

Mr. Watson's bridge was more ol an experiment than a good job. The timbers were left exposed, and the bridge was not anchored well. When the great hurricane swept over the northern part ol Seneca couulv in Fine. iS-^. unrooted some ol the houses and other buildings in its track, blew down the M. I., church ol Fort Seneca, throwing it ilat on the ground, it also blew the Watson bridge into the river in a body, leaving the abutments only.

The people living near Fort Seneca 'town), on both sides of the river, now began a Iresh agitation lor a bridge. 'The reader who is a stranger in Seneca count}', must distinguish between this town of Fort Seneca and the old fort: the}' are of the same name, lint distinct places, more than two miles apart. There is no town at the old fort at all. > The first petitioners wanted a bridge at the Pool mill - often called Fort Seneca mill. Now new efforts were made to have a superstructure put upon the abutments ot the Watson bridge, and the cotillict grew warm again. P>oth parties urged as a strong reason for a bridge the great public demand, and cited a very sad occurrence that took place on the }d day of April. iSaN. when two citi/ens lost their lives in the river for want of a bridge. < )n that day James M. Figgins. Joshua Stackhouse. (leorge Shannon and |ohn \\atsoii. who lived on the east side of the river, were in a --dug-out" canoe, endeavoring to cross the river to attend the election that came oil on that dav at the township house, on the west >ide ol the river. The place was near the present " Flummerfclt bridge." now so called. When the}' were about the middle of the river, the hat of one of the men blew off, and in the effort to catch it the boat upset, and all the nun fell into the river. Shannon and Watson reached the shore in satety. but I'iggms and Stackhouse were drowned.

This cii'i umstance. with manv other reasons, were uru'cd upon the attention of the commissioners lor a new bridge by both parties, and especially bv those who wanted a bridge built upon the old abutments. In the height o| exi ttenieiit the commissioners determined to build a new bridge rear the I 'ooi mill.

The work !s done, and the bridge is an 1: on or to the count}' com mi ssioiiers and a < ivdit to tin; ('oiintv. 1'he friends of the lower bridge were disi ii'iraged. and abandoned .ill hopes ol having the old Wats'on bridge re-built.

Those that know Mr. I). V. I- lummertelt well and intimate!) need no explanation about him. To strangers, however, it is suttH lent to say that he has inherited from his lather a ^reat deal ot his looks and personal app-- irance, but more so his < lerman tena< itv and per-e\ cram e. \\ hile other- tell hack in despair. Mr. I 1 u miner !e it, in his o\\ n tamiliar.

This oifer was so low that the < oinmissjoiiers thcm-clscs had no idea at first tli.it it would be accepted. Lumber, labor and iron were low in price at tli.it time. Mr. I lummcrtelt had made his figure-: he at < cpted the proposition, and the present beautiful llowe-tniss. on the old abutments ot the Watson bridge, is ample prooi ot the -a_ia<ity and pcr>eserameot Mr I lummertelt. He pledged his osvn responsibility lor the payment, turni-hed some 14.:::; teet ot oak lumber, iron and paint, that t o-t him some >v»o o\er and above the appropriation.

( >n the -M-t of April. 1*44. he married Miss Klvira S. Clark, L. At)ln>tt. I.-'].. -olemui/iug tin- marriage. Their children are four living daughter-: Augusta 1'. is the wife ot" I'Yancis I. I-'ry: Colena M. married 1 nren/i) A. Abbott: Mora married ( Hiver S. \Vat-on. and Littie married

Mr. I'ltu-' lather died in 1^5: hi-, mother lived to a fine old age, and «!ied in iS;.'. when --he \vas eighty-three years old. R. R Titus started the world "ii hi- own hook, when about twentv years ot age, by workin., .imon^ the farmer- of 1'lea-ant township, at Sn per month at first: i,< \: \ ear he _> >\ S i _'. and the next year S i 4 per month.

In iS^ej he \va> elei ted a member of the state board ot ecjualization. In iStii In- wa-> elected a member of the house ot representatives oi the general a-^embly of < >hi". ami re elected in i So^. serving during the whole war. ll<- i-ounts his weallli b\ the. thousands, and his drafts are hi mured in all the bank> in the i i unitry. lie is in ( 'alitornia on a visit at thi> wri'iing.

'I'he Sandu^kv river courses through the western part of the township in great meanderings ot nearlv t\velve mile^ along its shores. Mast ot lor! Senei a ir lake-- a due ea^t i our>c more than one mile: then taking ahorse shoe IK-IH! to the southeast, turns north, running more than one mile along 'he -ntion line between sections fifteen and sixteen. In -e< tion n. lie :t turn- due we>l three ijuarters ol a mile, and northwest, !ea\ ing '. l.< large. PI h bottom lands oi Samuel 1 .udwig on the right bank. '-'loin 'kind- in Plea-ant have made, and forever will make this t«>wn-!.;p !';-:'. \ < eu bra ted. The upland- are rich in soil, but the bottoms e ;;i tertibty. Mr. ( ;, \\ . lait/ was among the mo-t ---,' - '---!;;: i .nnrr- in thi- toxvn-hiji for -ume time, and until within the lew \i\ir-. In i -51; he ra:.-ed Irom i JO acres of land. S.6^ bu-hels b'i -hel- of wheat. I'.-timating the corn at thirty cents well have < ailed it Kiehland town-,hip, tor that would have meant them all. It the eonnty hail hern tailed F^\pt. it would have heen very appn >priate, hut su< h name> a-. " l'!ea-.aiit," " Kden " and " l!l«n >in," are very Miu^e.-^tive and do \e;y \vi-l!.

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II' w.i- \cr\ \vnxi_; that tlu' county officers of Seneca county ever consented to have the proper name of this township mis-spelled into Reed, and be thcmseK'es guilty. 'I'he J\,;i,/ family, after whom the -own-hip wa- named, were ot Scofh descent, and invariably wrote their

>eth Read and (leorge Raymond came from Steuben county, New N »rk, and, -citied upon section twenty-four, in what now constitutes ;! :-. t»wn>!iip. <m the i.Sth day of lanuai'y, 1X2=;, and were the first -etller> in the town-'hip. They entered their lands at the Delaware land '-ttii e.

I he late oi ;lie land in ihi^ loun-hip i-> LTenerally undulating, and the ! VIT\ iertiie. Iheic are no mill >tream^ within its limits, and the _r:-: and -aw in:'/,- .lie run by -team.

Dr. Williams practiced medicine in Peru two years before he came to Keedtnwn. making fnrty seven years in all in constant practice without '.OMUL: a day. CM ept the time spent in attending lectures at Will»'.i_'h:>v l'ni\ ersity, at the Cincinnati Medical I'niversity, and at the Cle\ el.u-.d and Western Kcser\e College, where he graduated. The i-.b) be< ame merged intn the Starling at Colnmbus afterwards. I Is -i>w the veteran physician in that part ot the country, and 1 will s.t\, .', ;hn'it i!attcr\ !nr I never ilatten. that the Doctor is highly es- U-i imd m al! the country far and near, for his personal excellencies, In"!; .is a ]ih\si. ian and citi/en.

Cap'ain Han ford \\as an early settler here. He was one of your plain. outspoken men. swore a little at times, a little rough, but kind hearted. One da\ while the Captain, with his dog. were out in the woods, and chased a \\easel into a hollou IOLT. and while they were trying to catch it. a Presbyterian preacher from Monroev ille. whom the Captain did not know, came Uii'oiiuh the woods and u'ot off his horse to help catch the weasel. So the preacher took liis post at one end of the log to watch, with his riding whip held iiji to strike. The position did not suit Hanford. and he said to the preacher : -- You don't hold \oiir whip right, by --. my friend, hold it so. and strike quick, for the\ are the d t. quickest things yon ever saw. b - ." sure eiioiiirh ! The Captain seared the weasel out. and when the preacher struck, he 'nit the Around about a rod behind the weasel. "There." sa\s ('ap'ain Hanford. " I told you so. li - -." The preacher then asked where Captain Hanford lived. The Captain gave him the information, and the) separated. The preacher stopped at the house, and Mrs. Hanford. who was a I'resb) terian, and had not seen a preacher since she had left the -' land of stead) habits " about three years before, and was very glad to entertain him. A tier a \v hile the ( 'aptain came home and was quite surprised to see the weasel catcher. Captain Hanford said to him: " I guess I must have -cared )ou \\itli ni) swearing." The preacher said: "Yes. I was frightcued a little and urreatl\ sin-prised to think that a man having such a Christian lad\ fora wife \\oiild indulge in such language." The Captain iht-ellcct of the rebuke, hut entertained the preacher with his usual i was the lirst post master in this township, and it was then lice. Mr. Catlin had this town surveyed, but never had II v. as then called " Cat linville." It was also called Tunis ( 'nnikite and Thomas. I'.ennett were both old settlers '- Maptist church at what is now called Omar. They had reed thai the) \\oiild not be buried in the same eeme- 1. al ( Unar ha-- a \er\ respectable cemetery. Hennett owned the urra\e \ard. and Croukite owned the land across Cioiik'ie died lirst. and was buried on his land some "! '<>''' -rra\c \ard. then P.ennett died, and \\as buried in the housekeeping, hi- wife had her home at her father's, in Sherman town- So one Saturday evening the young Doctor started, rather late, however, to pa\ a vis;! to his father indaw. and surprise the young l(ia |. NS ,, :.- ;}u. i '.ill. and tin- leave- had covered the road. Night ( lim. ,,,,. ami the road vva- no ionger discernable. The Doctor got out -.uidle and felt around for the road or path, but could not find ;. ((,. iji, ]:oj hi- horse to a tree and gave the "bush hallo " several f-ni,.., ii'it nohodv responded only the owls. The Doctor came to the ((>IU' i-imi that the trouble- of a married life' had commenced in dead came-: Alter crowing around through the woods tor two or three hour-, a !ad\ act Mentally heard him and answered. She got a man up «.-.!t of lied, and sent him after the strange voice. The man was afraid that i! mi^ht be a panther, but found the K»l Doctor, and took him to ft,,. ),,,;!-e. It was the house of a stranger, however, and two miles' aw.iv from 'die hou-e of the Itride. In the morning the horse was found :i!1,i , ared lor. and a new start taken for the father-in law. Fie took l>reak:.i-t with hi- wife'- people, and they all had a good laugh at the 1 »,.. to.-'s ni^ht'- adventure.

Source changes here: from History of Seneca County, Ohio, by Leeson, Michael A., [from Old Catalog] Ed, published 1886; 23,788 words in this source stream.

Pleasant Township

FRANCIS ABBOTT, farmer. P. O. Old Fort, is a nativo of Oneida Co.. N. Y., born in 1810, son of Moses and Sarali P. (Snow) Abbott (both deceased), natives of Massachusetts, of English descent, and who moved first to New York State and thence to Ohio, in 1818. settling in Huron Count v: foiuyears later they came to Cliutou Township, this county, jJurchased land at the Government sales and cleared and improved same ; they reared a family of six childi'en: Theodocia. Larenzo, Jonathan, Eliza, Henry and Francis. Our subject was married in Clinton Township, this county, to Miss Lydia M. Ingraham, a native of that township, daughter of Agreen and Lydia Ingraham (both now deceased), early settlers in this county, and who had a family of six children of whom only two now survive, ^ir. and Mrs. Abbott are the parents of six children, four living: Abram L., Avu-enia M. . Francis E. and Ida A. ; Florence A. and Emma E. are deceased. Mr. Abbott began at the bottom round of the ladder of wealth, having but small means. He has improved many Inroad acres of land, and by industrv and economy has accumulated, and now owns nearly 600 acres of the best lands the State affords. He was an old time ^Vhig; is now a stanch Republican.

A. L. ABBOTT, farmer, P. O. Fort Seneca, was born in Pleasant Township, this county. February 11, 1847, son of Francis and Lydia M. (Ingraham) Abbott. He was reared a farmer and still follows agricultural pursuits. He was married. May 31, 1870. to Miss Galena Titus, of Pleasant Township, this county, where she was born in Januaiy, 1847, daughter of R. R. and Elvira S. (Clark) Titus. To the union of our subject and wife were born four children: Harvey F. (deceased), Clark L., Flora (deceased) and Elvira. IMr. Abbott has served his township in some of its offices, filling the position of clerk three years and justice of the peace three years. He gives his influence with the Republican party.

MOSES ABBOTT (deceased) was born in Pleasant Township, this county, December 1. 1887, and reared in the village of Fort Seneca. He enlisted in the late civil war, August 12. 18(>1, and, at the organization of Company D, Forty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was commissioned second lieutenant, in which capacity he served until he was honorably discharged, in October, 1808. He re-enlisted. August 29, 1864, and was appointed captain of Company C, One Hundi-ed and Eightieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in which he served until the close of the war. He then retui'ned home and opened up a dry goods and general variety store in Fort Seneca, Ohio, which he conducted until 18')9. after which time he grave his attention to general farming, occupying the old home farm. Mr. Abbott served eight years in the capacity of township clerk. He served as land appraiser in 18S0. He was maiTied, December 8, 1870, to Miss Emma J. Beck, a resident of Pleasant Township, where she was born. August 29. 1S50. daughter of Gahort and Sarah (Remby) Beck, who came from Pennsylvania to this county in an early day. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott were the parents of one son and one daughter: Charles M. and Pearl E. Oui' subject's parents, Lorenzo and Jeunette (Sherwood) Abbott, were natives of Massachusetts and New Jersey, respectively, and came with their jxirentsito this county about 1821 or 1822. where they WHre maiTied in 1825; they had a family of nino childrou. Lorenzi) Abbott, Sr., follow(>(l farming in early life; from 1836 to 1871 he engaged in merchandising at Fort Seneca. He served six years as county commissioner, twenty-five years as townslup treasurer, eighteen years as justice of the peace. Politically he was a Whig and a Rejiubliean. He died September 19, 187(5. aged seventy-foiu' years, and his widow March 1"), IS77, aged sixty-seven years. Moses Abbott, the subject of this sketch, died, Mny 1-"), 1885, aged forty- seven years live moutlis and foiu't(>en days.

DAVID B. ANDERS, farmer. P. O. Green Spring, was born September 20, 1881), in Bloom Township, this county, son of AVilliam H. and Sarah A. (King) Anders, natives of Virginia and Maryland, respectively, and who were among the first settlers in this county, where Mrs. Anders died in 1858. The father now resides in La Crosse Coiiuty, Wis. They wereth*?! parents of three sons: Thomas J., an attorney in Washington Ten'itory; David B., and Ignatns, who was woimded and <lied in the late war. David B. also sen-ed about three yt'^rs in Company H. One Hundred and First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry: was struck liy a minii> l)all in the hip in the battle at Murfreesl)oro in 18(>2. He returned home June 2(1, 1S()5. Oiu- subject was married, August 20, 18(>2, to Miss Phoebe A. Clark, a native resident of this township, and daughter of Pinckney and Edatha (Hubbard) Clark, former born in Tompkins Clounty, N. Y., April 22, 1807, and the latter Iwrn November 18, 1802, in U'indham County, same State, of English descent; they were maiTied in Lehigh Connty. N. Y. , September 25, 1 S:'2, and were the parents of three children : Mary E., David H. and Phwbe A. Mr. and Mj-s. Clark came to Pleasant Township, this connty, in 1884, where they still reside with the subject of this sketch. To Mr. and Mrs. Anders were boi'ix two sons: Charles I. and Thomas O. Mr. and Mrs. Anders have now over 20l) acres of land, which they have improved in various ways. They are both faithful members of the TJ. B. Church. Politically IVIr. Anders is a Republican.

JOHN G. BONNELL. farmer, P. O. Watson, is a native of Lycoming County, Penn. . born April l(t, 188-1, son of William and Anna M. (Buyter) Bonnell, with whom he came to this county in 188S. He was married in March, 1857. to Miss Catharine E. Gittinger, a resident of Adams Township, this county, born in Frederick County, Md. , daughter of Daniel and Jane (Dudrow) Gittingei'. who came from j\Iaiyland to the State of Ohio in an early day and settled in this count)-. Both are now deceased. To our subject and wife were born ftmr children: Aima A.. Margaret J., George R. and Frederick (latter deceased). Mi-. Bonnell follow-ed the carpenter's trade for several years, but since 1850 has been engaged in general agricultm-e. He purchased and improved 1 1(> acres of good land in Pleasant Township, on which he now resitles. For about three years diu'ing the late war of the Rebellion he was a meinl)er of Comjiany I, One Hundred and First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He has served his township in office of trustee for two years. In politics he is a stanch Repul)lican.

JAMES P. BONNELL, farmer. P. O. Watson, a son of William and Anna ^I. (Buyter) Bonnell, was born in Pleasant Township, this county, November 10. 1844. He was reared on the farm, and has ahvays followed !igricultiu-al piii-.suits. He was married, November 2(5, 1 8(5S, to Elnora Egbert, a resident of Pleasant Township, born in Adams Township August 80, 184(5. a daughter of John D. and Ary A. (Griffin) Egbert, early settlers of this county, and who still resiilc in Pheasant Township. To our subj(>ct and wife have been born live children: William E., Arnetta M. . John A., James G. and Richard L all living but James G. In 1882 Mr. Bonnell purchased land in Pleasant

Township, this coiuity, on which he now resides. He served during the late war of the Rebellion as a member of Company C, One Hundred and Sixtyfourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, putting in full term of service with the regiment. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Chiu'ch. Politically he is a solid Republican.

ALFRED S. BONXELL. farmer, P. O. Watson, a son of William and Anna M. (Buyter) Bonuell, was born in Pleasant Township, this county, January 1 3, 1 847. He was reared a farmer, an occupation he still follows. He was united in marriage, May B, 181)9, with Miss Emma Noixis. of Scipio Township, this county, where she was born December 11. 1852. daughter of Lt)tt and Lurana (Todd) Norris, who, in a very early day, emigrated from Marjland to this county, where they reared a large family, of whom MJrs. Bonjiell is the youngest. To Mr. and Mrs. Bonnell were born foui- childi-en: Estella E. (deceased), Nellie M., Charles A and Bertha B. (latter deceased). ^Mi's. Bonnell is a member of the Methodist Church. Mi\ Bonnell is a stanch Reijublican in politics. His parents, natives of Lycoming County and Philadelphia. Penn., respectively, were married in Lycoming County, Penn. . thence came to Ohio and settled in Pleasant Towushixi, this county, in May. 1838, and here reared their family of eight childi-en: Catherine A., John G. . Mary E., Jacob T. ,Maigaret J. , Richard W. . James P. and Alfred S. , all living but Mary E. and Richard W. The father died April 15, 1885, the mother still resides on the homestead farm with her daughter and son-in-law, Margaret J. and Daniel Collow, who were married December 27, 1863, and aj-e the parents of two daughters: Maggie E. and Minnie A.

IVnCHAEL BOROUGH, farmer, P. O. Fort Seneca, was born in Sandusky County, Ohio, in 1836. son of Abraham and Sarah (BettsI Borough, natives of Pennsylvania, and who immigi-ated to Ohio in a veiy early day with theur parents, who settled first in Wayne County. Ohio, whence the two families came to Sandusky County and later to this county. Oiu- subject's parents were married in Wayne County, Ohio, and in 1830 came to Sandusky County, where they reared a family of ten children: John. Samuel, Michael, Levi, Henry, Sarah, Mary, Amanda, Tillie and Daniel, all living but Levi and Sarah. The mother died in 1883. the father now resides in Fostoria, this county. Our subject has followed farming all through life. He was married, December 5, 1861 , to Miss Mary A. Oswald, of Sandusky County, Ohio, where she was born in 1840, daughter of Henry and Christena ( Workley) Oswald (both now deceased), natives of Germany, and who came to America while quite young, settling in New York State, where they grew up and were married, and about 1830 came to Sandusky County, Ohio, via overland I'oute, and camping out and living in their wagons until they erected a log-cabin. Here their family of five ehildi'en were born: Catharine (deceased), Christena (deceased), Henry, Mary A. and Caroline. Mi'. Borough moved to this county and settled in Pleasant Township in 1868. To our subject and wife were born three children: William H., Jennie M. and Lola B. The family were formerly members of the United Brethren Chiu'ch but are now Methodists. Mr. Borough being ofllcially connected with same. He has served in some of the township offices of trust.

JOSEPH R. DROWN, farmer, P. O. ^Vatson. was born in Erie County, Penn., son of Solomon and Fannie (Dennis) Drown, natives of New Hampshire and Maine, resj)ectively, and who wore married in New York State, whence they emigrated to Adams Township, this county, in January, 1837; here they reared their family of ten children: Dennis, Charlotta, DewitC. James B., Rebecca, Mary A.. Lucy J.. Joseph R., Henry H. and Elvira, all living but Mary A. and Charlotta. The father died in October. 1857, the mother August

'22, \HHO. Our subject was maiTiod, Fobruarv 1^ IS(i4, to Mary -). Ijuwitsox. of Pleasant Towiishiji, this couuty. daughter of Jacol) and Susan (Gittinger) Bowersox, natives of and married in Frederick County, !Md. . and who moved to Pleasant Township in I88S: they weri> the parents of six children: Margaret. John C, Mary J.. William H.. Clara and Edith. The lirst wife of .^Ii-. Bowersox, Susan, died February 18, 1 S ( i : he and his second wife reside in Pleasant Township; he has been an active politician (Re]iublican); is an elder and deacon in th(> Reformed Church, and his tirst wife was also a jirominent member of same. To our subject and wife have been born one son and two daughters: Charles C, born May IK, INdB; Zua B., born June 23, 1808; and Mary Alberta, born May I'i, IST'.t. Mr. Drown taught school in his earlier life. He serv(>d a short time in the late war of the Eebellion as a member of Company H, One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He inherited sixty-tliree acres of laud from his father's estate, to which he has added until now he has 21') acres. He has served in some of the township offices. Politically he is a Republican.

LORENZO A.DUMOXD, farjner, P.O. Old Fort, was born in Pleasant Township, this county, in 1884; son of Isaac I. and Sophia (Dukes) Dumond, natives of New York and Delaware States, respectively, and who came with their parents to this county in 182(t. were married in Pleasant Townshij) in 1828, and reared a family of five childi-en: C.itharine. Anna, Washington. Andi-ew and Lorenzo A. All reside in Iowa but Catharine (deceased) and Lorenzo A. Isaac I. Dumond and wife were prominent members of the Baptist Church for nearly fifty years; were very fiiendly to the Indians, and often favored by them: he was a strong abolitionist and leading citizen; they assisted to clear up many acres of land in this county, and now rest in the churchyard in sight of the old home; he died in 1880, bis widow in 1881. Om- subject was married, December 2, IS."),"), to !Miss Clemenzey Mclntire, a resident of Pleasant Township, born in Wayne Coiinty, Ohio, September 17. 1832, daughter of Smith and Catharine (Larkins) Mclntire. early settlors in this county. To the union of our subject antl wife have been born two daughters and one son: Anna J., wife of James Bastian (hav(> two children: Emmet and Earl): Catharine S. . wife of Jacob Hade (have two chiklren: Charles and Blanche), and Andi'ew V. L. A. Dumond owns the old homestead. He has taken to raise a little gii'l by the nfime of Bertha Valaudingham. daughter of Clement L. Valanding- Iiam, nephew of Hon. Clement L. and Jane (Heminger) Valaudingham, born in Green Spring, Seneca Co. . Ohio. jNIrs. Dumond is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Chiu-eh.

JOHN D. EGBERT, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Franklin Ct)unty. Ohio. October 1, 18M); son of Uriah and Susannah (Williams) Egbert, natives of N(>w Jersey and Maryland, res|)ectively. married in Fairfield County, Ohio. Jidy Ck 1815. and who removed to Franklin County. Ohio, where they remained a few years, coming in 1822 to Pleasant Townsliip. this coimty. They had thirteen children: M.u'v. Jeremiah W., John D. , Sarah, Thomas V\'., Eliza. Nancy (deceased), Jacob (deceased). Jesse S. , Susan, Andrew J., Persilla and Uriah (latter deceased). The mother died May 13, 1875, the father October 11, 1870. Our subject was married. October 20, 1840, to Miss Ary Ann Griffin, of Adams Township, this county, born in Berkeley County, Va.. October 18. 1824. daughter of Edward D. and jMary (Blue) Griffin, natives of Virginia, and who were man'ied in Berkeley County, that State, where ^Irs. (rriflin died. July 8. 1820. Mr. Griffin then came with his daughter (.\ry Ann) to this county in 1881, settling in Adams Township, where he was married, in 1851, to Mrs. Colena (Titus) Church, and to this union was Iwrn one child- -

Mary E. , now the wife of William Drinkwator. of Adams Township, this connty. Mr. Griffin died September 27. INTO, and his widow some time later. T<1 OTir subject and wife were born nine children, of whom Edward G. . Marj' E.. Susannah M. . Clara M. . Frances A.. Duglas A. and Hatt: ' I., are living, and Uriah and Jesse are deceased. Mrs. Egbert is a member of the ^lethodist Chiu'ch. Mr. Egbert is a Democrat in politics. He has imiiroved 7uany acreK of land. His brother. Jeremiah W.. was married. April -'lO. 1S4I). t« Miss Lncy A. Rule, and they had eight ehildi'en : Norman D. . Newton V. . Sarah J.. Andorah. Marv E. . John A.. Isaac R. and Lillie: all living but Sar.ih.

CHARLES FLUMERFELT. farmer. P. O. Old Fort, son of Daniel V. and Melinda (Littler) Flnmerfelt. was born in Pleasant Township, this county, January '28, iSoO. and has always resided upon the home farm, of which he is now the owner. He has never marrie(l. Mr. Flnmerfelt has made many valuable improvements upon his farm, which consists of 1 47 acres. He has served his township in some of its offices: is an ardent and prominent advocat-e of the prineij)les of the Democratic party. He was a candidate in 1 8^8 for the nomination of representative from this county. Although h<> resides in a Rejniblican township he has several times carried quite a majority t)f idl the votes cast. He attended lectiu-es in 1880 and 1882 in the Ohio State University at Columbus. Ohio. Mr. Flnmerfelt takes gi-eat interest in the general improvement of agricultiire in all its branches.

PHILIP H. FRY. retired farmer. P. O. Bettsville. isa nativeof Westfall. Prussia, born August 2U. ISO."), a sou of Heniy and Anna (Haar) Fry. natives of same place, where they remained until their death, latter dying in 1818, former in 1840. Our subject is the third in a family of live children - four boys and one girl - of whom only two smvive: Philip H. and George, who resides in Sandusky County. Ohio. At the age of fourteen our subject was liouud out as an aj)prentice to learn the carpenter trade, and during the four years he was thus engaged he attended night school each winter, by which means he acquired most of his education.. He completed his course of study during his service in the regular army, which he joined at the age of twenty-three years serving four years. In l888 he emigrated to America, arriving in Baltimore June 3, remaining a few months, and from thei'e he )>ressed forward and an-ived in Tiffin. Ohio. April li of the following year, and during his stay there he helped hew out the timbers for the tirst court house in Seneca County. He built the tirst house he ever erected in America himself in Fostoi'ia. Ohio; was engaged in building chiwches. houses, bridges, etc.. in Seneca and Sandusky CJounties up to the time of his marriage, which event was solemnized April ir>. 1838. the bride being Miss Elizabeth King. .She was born in Perry County. Ohio. January 20. 1817. a daughter of Jacob and Catharine (Moyer) Iving. the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Pennsylvania, and wh<i were married in Perry County, Ohio, in ISKl. whence they moved to Sandusky County, remaining there until the death of Jlr. King, which occun'ed April 7. 1848: his widow remained on the old home some y(>ars. but for several years )n'evious to her death lived with her chiltb'en. She departed this life in Seneca Cotmty. Ohio, at our subject's residence. January 22. 1881. Mr. and Mrs. King were the parents of eight childi-en. six living: Elizabeth (oiir subject's wfe), Philip. John. George C Lusindy( wife of Thomas Durban), and Catharine (wife of R. S. Leese). The year Mr. and Mi's. Fry were married they settled on the farm they now live on. and there reared a family of four children: Orvin J., born April 11. 18B'.t: Francis J.. l)orn October 14. 1840; Sarah J., born May 17. 1848. wife of Michel Smith, and Henry P.. born March 27. 1840. Mr. Fry followed his trade until l8r)4. when he engaged in farming and cheese -makin<r until about 1870. since when he has been livincr a retired life. He owns o'iO acres of well-improved land. He and his wife "ai-e consistent members of the Eeforraed Church, he joining while in the old country in 1822. and his wife in 1884. He has held out for the Democratic naiiv all his life. '

WILLIAM H. GROVE, farmer. P. O. Greeu Spring, a native of Frederick Comity. Md. was born June 23. 1S;{2. and came to Pleasant Township, this county, in 1S;{,"). A\ith his parents. Stephen and Christiana (Sheels) Grove, of German and Scotch descent respectively, and who -were born and married in Frederick County. Md. After their removal to Ohio they gave their time to clearing and improving land and to agricultural pursuits, thev were th<> jiarents of ten childi-en. of whom five sm-vive: William H.. James M.. Stejjhen H.. -imanda A. and Martha J. Stephen Grove died in 1870. and his widow in 1877 subject was reared on a farm, and in 1 850 purchased land in Adams Township, this county, where he lived for a few years. l)ut tinallv returned to Pleassaut Township. wher<> he still resides, and now owns 1 0(1 acres of well-improved land, the result of his own industry and economy. He was married. January l(t. 18(54. to Miss Martha Cunningham, of Saiiduskv County. Ohio, born in that county, daughter of Hugh and Sarah (Stephenson) Cuuningham, natives (jf Ireland and early settlers of Sanduskj- County, where they still reside. To Mr. and Mrs. Grove were born eight children: "Emma. Sarah. ^Minnie. Mary and Hugh living, and Laura. Edwin and Martha deceased. Mr. Grove has served in some of the public offices of Adams and Pheasant Townsliips.

STEPHEN GROVE, farmer. P. (). Green Spring, a son of Stephen and Christiana (Sheels) (xrove. was l)orn in Pleasant Township, this county. March /. 1841. He was united in marriage, in October. 187it. with Miss Martha Hemminger. a resident of Pl(>asaut Township and a native of the county. Her parents. Lewis and Caroline Hemminger still reside in Pleasant Township, this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Grove was born. November 17. iS8(). one son.' Fr.'derick H. Om- subject has now KlO acres of land, mostly well-improved, and under a good state of cultivation. He is an industrious "and entenirising citizen. Politically he is a stanch Republican.

JOHN A. HOOVER, farmer. P. O. Fort Seneca, was Ijoru in Pleasant Township, this county. September KJ. 183<.l: son of Joseph and Catherine (Gulmire) Hoover. He U-arned and for a few years followed the carpenter's trade. He enlisted in d(.feiise of his country, in "the late war of the Rebellion in Company K. One HuiKb-(>d and First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving al)out three years: was wounded in the breast by a shell at the Battle of Stone River; was at one time a prisoner of war. but was soon after recaptured. After his discharge he returned home and worked at his trade foi- a short time, and after operating a sash and door factory in Kosciusko County. Ind.. for a year and a half, returned to this county and purchased, and. for about twelve years, operated a saw-mill near Bettsville. He sulise.iuentlv sold this mill and. in ISS2. purchas(>d the fanu in Pleasant Township, thi's county, which he now occupies. Our subject was married. May 12, 1870, to Jliss Fanny Palmer, of Liberty Township, this county, where she was borii Fel)r!iary 22. 1851. daughter of Benjamin and Lovina "(Walsh) Palmer, who came from .Maryland and settled in Pleasant Township, this county, in an early day. To Mr. and Mrs. Hoover were l)orn five chikhcn: LauraE.. Ella L.". Frank ^\".. .John A. and Fannie E. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover are members of tlie United Brethren Chm-ch. Politically he is a Republican.

SAm-EL V. HI'MES. farmer. "P. O. Green Spring, a native of Chamjuiign County. Ohio, was liorii February 22. 1821: son of AN'illiam and Chris- tina (Plaiik) Hiunes. natives of Virginia, who came to Ohio about 1812 and settled in Champaign County, where William Humes died. They were ])arents of two sons: A\'illiam and Samuel "S". The widow of ^^'illiam Humes subsequently moved to Pickaway County. Ohio, and there married William Moutgomerj', a native of Ireland, and the same year (1824) the entire family removed to Clinton Township, this count}', where Mr. Montgomery kept hotel for about ten years, and in 1834 came to Pleasant Township, where Mr. Montgomery died shortly after. He was the father of three childi'en: William, Isabelle and Meltin M. His widow died in 1873. Our subject had but limited educational advantages, giving most of his time to clearing land and working the home farm. He was mamed. January 5, 1843. to Miss Catharine Dumond. a native resident of Pleasant Township, this county, born May 26. 1824, daughter of Isaac I. and Sophia (Dukes) Dumond. natives of New York and Dela ware, respectively, and who came to Pleasant Township, this county, about 1821: their five childi-en. all born in Pleasant Township, ai-e Catharine, Anna. Washington, Andi-ew and Lorenzo. The father and mother passed to their final resting place several years since. To the union of our subject and wife were born four sons and two daughters: Isaac W., Augusta A.. Andrew Y.. Clara S., Amos L. and Orphus G., all married except Oi-phus G. . and there are ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Hiimes died March 17. 1873. She was a memVier of the Baptist Chxu-ch. About 1848 Mr. Humes puichased his farm which he cleared, and added to until now he has 117 acres. He is a member of the Baptist ChiU'ch. He has served in many of the township offices, such as trustee, justice of the peace, etc. He was a Eepublican in politics prior to the late war. since when he has been a Democrat.

ORSON JOPP, farmer, P. O. Green Spring, was born March 20, 1855, in Pleasant Township, this county: son of Luther S. and Emeline (Maddison) Jopp (both now deceased), who were the parents of two childi-en: Orson and Lellie. Our subject's grandfather. Daniel H. Jopp, a native of Winsted, Conn., born in 1791, immigi'ated to Ohio at the early age of thirteen yeai-s. remained in Cleveland for a few years, and then removed to Tompkins County, N. Y.. where he was married, in December, 1811, to Mary Dumond, who was l)orn in that county, September 11, 1793, where also nine of their children were Isorn. In 1831 they immigrate'l to Ohio and settled in Pleasant Township, this county, where two other children were born: the childi-en are all now living liut three. Daniel H. Jopp was a fui-rier in early life, for a number of years followed blacksmithiiig. and after coming here built a saw-mill and a carding mill, which he operated for several years, and also assisted in the government siu'vey of the Western Reserve; he died in 1849 and his widow in ]87fi. Our subject, who now occupies his father's old homestead, was married, September 1 4, 1 870, to Miss Florence Myers, a native of Pleasant Township, this county, born March 18, 1857, daughter of John aud Eunice (Walker) Myers, residents of Pleasant Township. To our subject and wife have been born two childi-en: Blanche and Mabel. In politics he is a Republican.

PHILIP KING, farmer. P. O. Old Fort, was born in Jackson Township, Pen-y Co.. Ohio. March 20, 1819, son of Jacol) and Catharine (Meyer) King, the former born in 1792 in Virginia, the latter in 1797 in Pennsylvania; they were married in Pei-iy County. Ohio, in 1816. and settled in Sandusky County in 1832, where Jacob King died in 1848; his widow died in Pleasant Township, this county. They had a family of eight children, six of whom are now living: Elizabeth, Philip, John. George. Lucinda and Catharine; Margaret and Sarah are deceased. Om- subject's father had nine brothers and sisters, of whom none survive: their father, John Kinor. came from Ger- many in 178U, and settled in Vircrinia, but died in Perry County Ohio in 182.). Om- subject was married. September 24, 184:{, to Miss Angeline Sheets a resident of Pleasant Township, this county, born in Frederick (.'ounty Md ' July n. 182(5. daughter of Greenberry and Marsella (Sheets) Sheets, natives of -Maryland, who came to this county in 18:^1. and who had five children- 4n gehne. Edwin (deceased). Charles, Elizabeth (deceased) and Thomas Mr Sheets was born January 22, 1811. and died April 1. 18r)4: Jlrs Sheets wa.s born ,n 1N()8. and died J,u>e 4. 1877, Mrs. King's grandfather was Charle.s Sheets. Ihe subject of this sketch is the father of fom- children- Marsella born April 2:1 1848; George E.. born September 10, 18r)l; Almira R born November K., 185(i; and Jacob G.. born April 29, ]8r,8: all in this county except Mansella. who resides in Hemy County. Mrs. King dit>d July ;") f885- she was a member of the Reformed Churcii. Mi-. King is a Greeiiba'cker in' |>ohtics. and has served in several of the township offices of trust. He is a member of the Reformed Church.

^ GEORGE P. KING, farmer. P. O. Green Spring, a native of Sandusky Cwmty. Ohio, born September 10. 18r)l, is a son of Philip and An<reline (She.>ts) King, who now reside in Pleasant Townshij), this county, whero omsubject was reared, and in 1880 purchased the land upon which he"now resides and IS improving in various ways. He was mamed. in December 18(>4 to Flora Keenan, of Sandusky County, Ohio, born April 24, 18r)4 in Lucas County. Ohio, daughter of Peter and Nancy (McCullough) Keenan,' natives of Fairfield County, Ohio, and who removed with their parents, in an early day to Sanduskj- County, where they were married in 184(i. moving same year to Carey, Co.. Ohio, and thence, in 18r)l. to Lucas'' Coimtv Ohio where Mr. Keenan died in 1859 and his widow in ISm. Mi-, and Mrs" Keenan were parents of six chihb-en. of whom Thomas M.. Flora and Jam.-s are living, and Millie, Mary and William are deceased. To Mi-, and Mi-s Kin"- were liorn thi-ee chikken: Ralph P., Dollie, and an infant son (deceased)." IVli- King IS a live, energetic citizen.and an ardent advocate of the princiiiles of the Democratic party.

SARAH KIN(7. P. O. Fort Seneca, is a native of Loudon County Va born Februan- 18. 1809. daughter of John and Elizabeth (Sands) Robertson.' who were man-ied in Virginia and were the parents of seven children. Mi- Robertson was a native of Scotland, but immigrated to America with his parents in a very early day. and settled in Virginia, where he died: his widow was a native of Virginia, but removed after the death of her husband to this county in about 1840. bringing her children, of whom only thi-ee now survive- Tamar. Helah and Sarah. Mrs. Robertson departed this life several years since. Our subject has l)een twice married, first in 1841. to Nelson Yeakey, of Pleasant To\vnship, this county, formerly a resident of Virginia, and "who <lied in 1848, leaving no offspring. His widow was then man-ied on second occasion, m 18.")!. to David B. Kitig._a Penn.sylvanian. who had come to this county in 1814. aiul whcj died in 187 c had no chikb-en by this maiTiage. but yyas the father of two children by a previous man-iage. Mrs. King is'still in possession of a large farm in Liberty Township, this comity, her .share of her parent's homestead, which is now ()j)erated by Edwin Chopim. who was reared in the King family, having been bound _to ilr. King while his first wife still lived, ill-. Chopan was man-ied in 18(5 < to Anna Bm-ket, and has three children: ChartesH.. Edwin C. and Myrtle. He served some time in the late war of the Rebellion, and was held a prisoner of war for some time. Mr. King was a Methodist: Mrs. King is a faithful member of the Reformed Church!

JOHN H. LOOSE, farmer, P. O. Tiffiu, a native of Lauciister County, Penn. , was born April 10, 1837; son of John and Sarah (Mise) Loose, also natives of Lancaster County, where they were married; thence they came to Ohio in 1839; first settling in Fairfield County, and from there moved to this county in 1841; they had seven children: Israel, Sarah (deceased), John H., Daniel, Sophia. Eli and William (the latter deceased). The father died October <), 187"), aged sixty-eight years; the mother, now seventy-four years old, resides with John H. John Loose, the father of oiu' subject, was the organizer of the fii'st Evangelical Church in Tiflin. he was a local preaelier in the same, and a piOar in that society until death. Om- subject was married February 12, 1860, to Miss Julia A. Biuy, of Fairfield County, Ohio, a native of same, born May 1, 1842, a daughter of John and Hannah (Zirels) Bury, natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia, respectively, and who were married in Fairfield County, Ohio, where IVli-. Bm-y still resides, and where Mrs. Bui'v died; they were parents of eight ehildi'en: Sarah A. (deceased), Catharine (deceased), Benjamin, Julia A. , Elizabeth. Caroline, John H. (deceased) and Joseph. To oiu' subject and wife were born thirteen children; William H.. Amanda A., Alma C Emma S., Eli E. . John W.. Nathaniel E. . Lina A. . Charles B. , Ida V., Clinton G. and Clayton H. (twins), and Jennie D. . all now living but Alma C. jMr. Loose and his family are members of the Evangelical Church, of which he is an official member. He was township trustee for a number of years; is an active worker in the Republican ranks.

JOHN K. McKEEN, fanner, P. O. Green Spring, is a native of Nova Scotia, born in 1832, sou of D.avid and Jane (McKinsey) McKeen, who moved with theii' family to Clinton County, Iowa, in 1845, and there died in 1853. They were the parents of thirteen children, of whom nine John K. McKeeu enlisted in the late war at the lii'st call and served four years, nine months and seven days in Company B, First Regiment Iowa Cava'ry. After his retiu'n home he resumed his trade (blacksmithing) which he continued in Iowa until 1871, then came to Ohio and settled in Pleasant Township, this county, where he purchased and improved land; has given some attention to farming, and also worked at his trade until within the last year or two. Mr. McKeen was man-ied in Clinton County, Iowa, in 1867, to Miss Mary E. Shutts, of Sandusky County, Ohio, a native of what was then Tompkins County. N. Y. , born in 1832, and who came to Ohio in 1847. Her parents were Samuel S. and Hannah (Letts) Shutts, natives of New Jersey, born in 1797 and 180(1. respectively, married in Tompkins County, N. Y. . in 1825, and were the parents of seven children. j\Ii'. Shutts died November 20. 1881, aged eightyfour. Hannah Shutts, his wife, died August 29, 1856, aged fifty-six. Our subject and wife have two ehildi'en; Emma F. , born Januaiy 6, 1869, and William S. , born December 31, 1870.

GEORGE E. JkHLLER, farmer, P. O. Old Fort, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio. September 17, 1822. son of Tobias and Mary (Young) Miller, natives of Pennsylvania, and who were married in Lycoming County, Penn. . thence came to Ohio in 1817. settling fii'st in Pickaway County, and in 1825 removed to Pleasant Township, this county. They were the parents of eleven children, of whom foxu' survive, only one. George E., li\'ing in this county; the mother dying in 1829, Tobias Miller married again, and in 1864 his second wife died, and at the age of ninety-seven, in the year 1879. he departed this life. Our subject was manied, January 13, 1852, to Maria E. Melntu-e. of Pleasant Township, this county, a native of Massachusetts, born September 1, 1832, daughter of Lester and Emily (Shattuck) Mclntire, who came to this county in a very early day, and who were the parents of nine children, of

Whom livo survive. To the union of George E. Miller and ssUv have Ixmm, born two cb.kln.n: hnnna now the wife of Edward Jac.kman. of Pleasan Township. th.s county and Minnie L. Mr. Miller (with the exception of si! yeai;s spent at carpenternifr) has been a farmer all his life. His brother' i;;. P f P ' ;'^''V^\^'""'^P'\- ^^<'« "le only white man who saw Parker stabhe,! "> ^J:l'l\ "t.t';^!'^ ^ Corners, now called F<;rt Seneca.

C mton Township tins county. January 6. 182(3. eldest son of ^\illiam and Chnstianna (Plank Montgomery, ^\-illiam Montgomerv. father of o,u- sul. .lect. w^s a native of Ireland, where he was first married and had a familv of fa e children with whom he came to America and settled in Cireleville Ohio where h.s wife died. Aft.-r his second nianiage. in IS'i;], he came to tWs wSL M';:'t ''"'^ '-- to him: William. Isabelle ^ ^^ItS^ M ilham Montgomery. Sr.. die.l here January 27, 1830. His widow subs,, quently maiTied Cxeorge Hollinger, by whom she had one son-Napoleon B ' now residing in Lucas Comity. Iowa. Mrs. Hollinger died at the residence of her son ANilham in Pleasant Township, this county, December 24. 1873 O subject has had o work for himself since quite a small boy. When old enou.^h he operated the home farm which he conducted for several years and now owns He was married. January ... hSr-CJ. to Marian Hoke, a "resident of Libertv Township, this county, and a native of Franldin County. Penn., daughter Jf John and Margaret Byers) Hoke, who immigrated to this count.; about \Ls and who had_a famil.v of hve sons and three daughters, ^hs. Hoke died Feb"- ruary 8 bV, .^ and Mr. Hoke September 2(5, 1874. To the union of our subject and wife have been born four sons and one daughter: John ^\- James M Cxeorge H. . Leroy N. and Anna E. ili-. Montgomery is a Democrat in poli'tic: and has sei-ved m some of the township offices

. /OHN MOORE, farmer. P. O. Green Spring, was born October 1. 1803 in Lehigh County, Penn.. son of Henry and Susanna (Reser) Moore who were born and ma.Tie.l in that county. They had live sons and one daughter oiily four of whom are now living: David and Benjamin, residing in BeHevue' Ohio; Jacob 11. Erie County. Ohio, and John. The mother died^n her nat v; county, aged hf yeight. Henry Moore was a hatter by trade, but followed farming the latter part of his life. He died here, ag^d eightv-three ^H^ars Om- subject came to Ohio in 183(3. settling on Section 1. Pleasant Township' this county where he still resides. He has improved a large farm, and ha: now over 3()() acres of land. Mr. Moore was married. Oct..ber -'.. 18->8 to Miss Eliza Kopp. of Union County. Penn.. born Mav 2(1. 1810 i,, L.-hicr], County Penn daughter of George and Elizabeth (Shoemakc-r) Kopp .ISO natives of Lehigh County, where they were married. They had ten c i.ldren^_ ^b-. Kopp died in this township, aged eighty-five, and his wife in El le County, aged seventy. To our subject and wife were born ten chil dren: Susanna, mamed to James W. Rhineberger, in 1855, resides in Huron County. Ohio: Heniy went to Colusa County, Cal., in 1854, where he std hves (was maiTied, in 18(3(3, to Adaline Anders): Elizabeth, marrie.l to R ' H

,?'T8fi4 l^v""' ^^"l'" ^"""ty- «<-«-ah. married to Ephraim Parker: m 1804 lives m Pleasant Township, this county; George, married to Lizzie Myers in 18o9. went to Faribault County. Minn, in 18i]c,, where he stills Jacob (died in infancy); Maria, mairied to J. A. Kittle in 180(3, lives in Vi<ro Couny, Ind.; Julia A., marrie.l to B. F. Bretz, in 18(58, lives in Sandusky County. Ohio: Amanda married to E. B. Norris, in 1874. lost her husban.l in 1880. and now lives with her parents in this county; Frank. maiTied to Nettie iVlyers. m 18 < a, lives on the home farm in this county. Mr. Moore is -i m.-m

JOHN MYERS, farmer, P. O. Green Spring, was born in Lancaster County, Penn.. in 1S21. His parents. Hemy and Margaret (Bostick) Myers, were natives of and married in Lancaster County. Penn.. whence they removed to Cayuga Coimty, N. Y.. then to Erie County, same State, and in 1S3() came to SandiTsky- County. Ohio, where Hem-y Myers died in 1S4U. and his widow still resides. Tliey were' parents of nine chikb-en: Jacob, Henry (deceased). Emanuel. Mary. John. Elizabeth, Benjamin, Adaline (deceased) and David. Our subject was married, hi 1842, to Miss Eunice A. AValker. of Sandusky-, Ohio, and whose parents (now deceased) came with her from Vermont to Sandusky County, Ohio, in an early day. They had a family of nine chikb-en: Mary A. (deceased). Welcome. Faiiny. Eunice. AVilliam (deceased). Washington. Eliza. Harriet and Maria, Ml-, and Mrs. Myers have reared a family of seven chikb-en; Amanda. Lydia (deceased). Almyra. Jane, Winfield. Emina and Florence, all of whom are married, and there are thirteen living grandehikh-en. Mi-. Myers came to Pleasant Township, this county, in 1859. piu-chased land, which he has improved, and has devoted his time to general agriculture. He has always been identified with the Republican party, and has served his share in the township offices of Sandusky and Seneca Counties.

EPHRAIiNI PARKER, "farmer, P. O. Green Spring, is a native of Sussex County, N. J., born January 3, 1826, son of Hem-y and Charlotte (Ros) Parker, who came to this county in'iS'il). and settled in Pleasant Townshjp where Mrs. Parker still resides, her husband having departed this life in 1847. They were the parents of ten ehildi-en; Thomas, Ephraim. ilary B. (deceased), Elizabeth. John, Lucy E. (deceased), Nancy J.. Melissa. Henry.and Maiy (deceased). Our subjoct has been thrice man-ied; on first occasion in bS-K), to Caroline Ellis, of Pleasant Township, this county, by whom he had one child - Granvil -who died in infancy, the mother dying soon after. Mi-. Parker's second marriage was with Jane Cunningham, by whom he had six childi-en: Sarah A.. Yira and Mira (twins). Lucy, Mary and Lizzie, all living but Mary. The mother of this family died in 1858. and our subject then man-ied. in 18tU, Sarah Moore, a native of Pleasant Township, this county, and daughter of John and Eliza (Kopp) Moore, early settlers of this township, wliere they still reside. To this union five chikb-en were born: Addie. Elmer. Flora. Lam-a, and Rose S. (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Parker are members of the Baptist Chm-ch. Our subject, wh.. was reared a farmer, has always followed agricultiu-al pui-suits. He ha> improved many acres of land and is now the owner of over 150 acres. He has serve.l in most of the township offices: constable, assessor, and is at present justice of the peace. He has always been an ardent advocate of the jirinciples of the Republican party.

JACOB PXTLTZ, fiirmer. P. O. Fort Seneca, is a native of Jefferson County. Ya,. born February 7, 1811. eldest son of George and Mary (Shoull) Pultz. n'iitives of Pennsylvania and Maryland, respectively, and who went with their parents to Jefferson County. Ya.". in a very early day. and were there reared and finally married; their s"ix children, of whom only Jacob and one brother David (w'ho resides in Wood County. Ohio) - now survive, were born there. The father and mother ilied in their native county. Jacob Pultz came to Seneca County. Ohio, in about 183(5, but did not pui-chase land here until 1842. He has since cleared and improved many acres, and had at one time accumulated as much as 500 acres of land, the "most of which has been distributed among his children. He has. however, 170 acres in Pleasant Township. He has served in several of the township offices. Mr. Pultz was married, m 1833.

to Miss llhoda Roberts, of Berkeley County, Va. . where she was horn Ootober 14. 1814, danghtor of Boyd and Lydia (Cniuiiiii,rbani) Roberts, iiative.s of Ireland and parents of tiv(> ohildr<>ii. all now deceased. Our subject is the father of six childi-(>u: William, Mary. Francis, Elizabeth, Marfraret (deceased) and ^ irf,'inia. His daughter Virginia, with whom he now resides, is the wife of George Shoiill, of Pleasant Township, by whom she has one son - Chester. Mrs. Pultz died September 80, 1S<.S; she was reared a Quaker, but after her marriage became a member of the Methodist Ejjiscopal Church, of which she was a faithful member until death. Mr. Pultz was reared in the faith of the Lutheran Church, but became a stanch Methodist after he came to this county. He was a Democrat in politics prior to the late war of the Rebellion, but is now a stanch Rej.ul)lican and Abolitionist.

REUBEN SELLERS, farmer, P. O. Green Spring, was born in Pleasant Townshij). this county, November '20, ISoH. He was marrit>d, October ,"), 1877, til Miss Adaline Brenneman, a resident of Pleasant Township, but a native of Ashland County. Ohio, born November 14, 1JS58, daughter of Jacob E, and Anson (Ulrich) Brenneman, who removed fi-om Ashland County to Pleasant Township, this county, in an early day and still reside here. To" the union of om' subject and wife have been born three chikb-en: Esla May, Bertha and Orvil. Reuben Sellers, our subject, is the son of Frederick. Jr., and Hannah (Sheidler) Sellers, both now living; tlie former born' in Germany, December '-'('), 1817, and the latter in Stark County, Ohio, May 11, 18l(); they were married in Stark County December 22. 18"48, and have reared a family of nine chikben: Jacob H.. David F.. Elizabeth C. Frederick A., Reuben. George W.. Anna R., Jessie N. and Andrew M.. all now living but Jacob H. Fred erick Sellers.. Jr. (subject's father) is a son of Frederick, Sr., and Charlotte Sellers (latter deceased) who were the parents of a large family of children, live of whom are still living: two were born in Germany and came with theii- ])arents to America in 18 lit. and seven were born here. Frederick Sellers. Sr., still resides in Pleasant Township. He first located in Maryland, thence moved to Stark County, Ohio, and fi-om there to Pleasant Townshij), this county, in 18:]:l The subject of this sketch, who has followed farmino- all thi-ough life, ])urchased his farm in Pleasant Townshij) in 1888, and is'now operating in all 240 acres. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist Church.

ALFRED L. SHAFER. farmer, P. O. Watson, was born in Clinton Town ship, this county, October 30, 1840; son of Joseph and Susan (Kain) Shafer, the former of whom, of German descent, was born in Virginia, the latter in Pennsvlvania. of Irish lineage. They were maiTi(<d in Greene County. I'enn.. and came to this county about \S:Wi. settling in Clinton Townshij), where thev reared their family of two sons and two daughters: ^laiy J., Eliza A.. Alfred L. and John A., all residing in this county l)ut John A., "who lives in Pulaski (.'Ounty, Ind. The father of this family died in January, 1849, the mother in March, 1881. Our subject attended Heidelberg College for several terms, and until (juite recently has given considerable of his time to .school teaching. In 18()'J he j)urchased land in Pleasant Townshij). this county, to which h(> ha.- since added, and has now 148 acres. Mr. Shafer has served his township in several of its oflices; was trustee for two years and justice of the j)eace for six years. He was married. April i I. 18()r), to Miss l{achael A. McMeen. a native of Pleasant Townshij). this county, born July 7. 1S42. daughter of William S. and Sophia (Stewart) ilcMeen. natives of Peinisylvania, and who were married in Lycoming County, that State, coming to this county in 188"), They roared a large family of children, of whom Mrs, Shafer is the youngest but one.

Mx. McMeen died March 7. 1808, and his widow now resides with onr subject. Mr. and Mrs. Shafer are the parents of four childi'en: Alice L. , Nora \V., Nellie S. and Glenn McMeen.

FRANK M. SHANNON, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Stark County, Ohio, October 26. 1S4(5; son of George and Mary (Lautzenheiser) Shannon, who settled in this county in 1847. and still reside in Pleasant Township. Oiu* subject worked with his father on the home farm until of age, and for a few years thereafter. He then rented his father' s farm for several years, and in 187(3 he purchased forty-one acres of the same, in Pleasant Township, on which he now resides. He was mairied, January 27. 1875, to Miss Libbie Watson, of Pleasant Township, this county, born March 9, 1848, daughter of James S. and Mary (Saltsman Tennis) Watson, who were early settlers in Pleasant Township. Her mother. Mary (Saltsman) was the former wife of Stephen Tennis, by whom she had one daughter, and by Me. Watson she had six chilih'on. Mr. AA atson is deceased; his widow still resides in Pleasant Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Shannon were born three children: Bertha. Ettie and Zelma. Our subject and wife are members of the Reformed Chiu'ch, in which he was deacon in 1878. He is an active man in the ranks of the Democratic party.

GEORGE SHANNON, farmer, P, O, Tiffin, was born in Franklin County. Penn. , October 12, 1816, son of George and Barbara ( Longenecker ) Shannon. The father of oiu- subject, a native of Ireland, when quite a lad came to America with his parents, who settled in Franklin County, Penn., where he was reared. There he was married to Mrs. Keiser, also a native of the county and of German descent, her parents having emigrated from Germany not many years jirior to her birth. ( Mrs. George Shannon, Sr. . was formerly the wife of John Keiser. by whom she had three children: John, William and Eliza, of whom only the latter siuwives; Mr. Keiser died in the war of 1812. ) The parents of our subject had four children: George, Joseph, Catharine and Suffrona, all deceased but George. The Shannon family immigrated to Ohio in 1832, settling in Stark County, where the mother died in July, 18r>5; the father afterward came to this county and died at the residence of his son, George, in May, 1S()4. The subject of this sketch was married in Stark County, Ohio, January 2, 184(1, to Miss Anna M. Lautzenheiser, a native of that county, born October 11, 1821, daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth iBucher) Lautzenheiser, formerly of Beaver County, Penn.. who moved to Stark County. Ohio, in a vei-y early day, and there both died. They had a family of eight children, five now living and three deceased. Our subject removed fi-om Stark County to Pleasant Township, this coiinty, in 1847, piu-- chasing and improving land, nmch of which he ha-; given to his children, ilr. Shannon has been a farmer all his life. He has filled some of the township offices. In politics he is a Demoei'at.

WILLIAM SHANNON, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, son of George and Anna M. (Lautzenheiser) Shannon, was born in Stark County, Ohio, August 8, 1843, and came with his ])arents to this county in 1847. George and Anna M. Shannon reared a family of eight children: John. William. Mary E.. Frank M. . Melissa. Samtiel L. . Lewis E. and Nelson - fill living but John and Melissa. Our subject worked on the home farm until twenty- six years of age. He then I'ented a farm for nine years, and in 1878 purchased the land on which he now resides, and \\hich he has improved in various ways, erecting good liuildings, (>tc. He operated a saw-mill in the spring and winter of 1870 and 1871. He was man-led. Ajiril (>, 18(V,). to Jli^s Ann R. Switser. a resident of Tiffin, this county, a native of Stark County. Ohio, born iu l^M). daughter of Lewis and

Julia A. ( Steinbei-f^en) Switser, natives of Germany and Pennsylvania, respectively, and who were married in the latter State, thence removing to Stark Ooiinty, Ohio, and in an early day to this connty, where they reared their family. Our subject is the father of six children: Wilson E., Nora M. , Sarah E., George A., Idella and Anna B. , all living but Idella. Mr. Shannon is in favor of all worthy entoiprises. and is benevolent, industrious and economical. Foliticallv he is a Democrat.

CHARLES D. SHEDENHELM. farmer, P. O. (Jreon Spring, was Iwrn, June '22. 18,")."). in Pleasant Township, this county, son of Henry and Mary E. (Myers) Shedeuhelm, natives of Maryland and Virginia, respectively, and who were married in this county where they reared their family of nine children: Catharine E.. Margaret J., Martha E.. Ann R., George J., Marv F., Charles D.. ANilliam H. and Eufus E; all living but William H. The father died March '22. 1882; the mother now reside.-; in Green Spring. Ohio. Charles D. Shedenlielm was married. November 'M), 18S(), to Miss Ida A. May, of Adams Township, this county, where she was born in ISOO, daughter of Emory and Martha (Tounerl May, now residents of Pleasant Township, this county. Our subject and wife are parents of two sons: Richard C. and Lester T. Mi'. Shedeuhelm. who has 2(1(1 acres of land, has followed farming all through life. Politically he is a Republican.

GEORGE SHUMAKER, farmer, P. O. Watson, is a native of Westmoreland County. Penn. . born in 1822, son of Simon and Marj' Shumakor, who were born, reared and maiTied in the above named county and State, and who immigrated to Ohio, in 1824. settling in Wayne County. They reared a family of eight chiliken: Catharine, John (deceased), William, George, David (deceased). Hannah (deceased), Maiy and Elizabeth (latter deceased). Mi-s. Simon Shumaker died in W ayne County, in 188(1. and Mr. Shumaker again man-ied, but had no other chikhren: he was killed by some falling timber while raising a new fi-ame shed, in 1841 : his widow is also deceased. Our subject was married in Wayne County, Ohio, December 15, 1842, to Miss Sarah A. Fan-ah. a native of that county, born October 13. 1824, and who died December 12. 187o. the mother of six children: W'iUiam H. , Julia A., Olive M. , George W., Edward W. and John C of whom only two now survive: Olive M. and Edward W. 'Mi\ Shumaker afterward maiTied. September 4. 1878. Miss Mary E. Boyd, of Bloom Township, this county, her native ])lace, a daughter of James and Eliza Boyd (both now deceased), who came from Peiuisylvania to this county in an early day. Our subject came to this county in 18;?8, piu'chasing property, where he has improved many acres of land and educated his family. He built a fine brick residence in 1870. Mr. Shumaker has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over forty-two years: his first wife was also a Methodist: his present wife is a Presbvterian. Politicallv he is a Republican.

W'lLLlA^M F. SHUMAN. farm«>r. P. O. Fort Seneca, was bom in Franklin County. Pena.. in 183U. son of Simon and Mary (Beck) Shuman. who came to this county in 1844. and who were the parents of fourteen chihb-en. Simon Shuman died in ISSO: his widow is now a resident of Liberty Township, this county. Our subject followed farming for several years. He served three years in the late civil war, a member of Comi)any K. One Hundred and First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantrj-. Since his return home he has given his attention to farm work and the manufacture of apph^ buttt'r and jellies. He was man-ied, in 1807. to Miss Sarah A. Zeis, of Liberty Township, this county, a native of same, and daughter of Godfrey and Margaret (Sager) Zeis, who stiU reside in Liberty Township, this county. To the union of our subject aud wife have been born three children : Jasper, Louis and Bertha. Mi'. Shuman has served his tovpnship in the oifices of assessor, clerk and treasui'er; he is associated vfiih the Democratic part v.

WILLIAM SNEATH, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, is a" native of Frederick County. Md. , born in April, 1817; son of Robert and Elizabeth (Barton) Sneath, natives of Pennsylvania, the former born May 20, 1778, the latter November 3, 1780, and who immigrated to Maryland, where the father died October 8, 1827; his widow and children removed to Belmont County, Ohio, in 1828. thence to this county in 1834. Here Mrs. Sneath died, February 14, 1840. Robert and Elizabeth Sneath were parents of six children: James B. , Mary, Isaac, Eliza, William and Alfred G. ; all now deceased but AN'illiam. Ovu' subject was seventeen years of age when he came to Clinton Township, this county. After operating the home farm for several years he piu'chased land in Pleasant Township in 1846, on which he still resides, and was an active farmer until late years. He was twice mairied, the lu'st time, in 1845. to Miss Martha Vannette, of Clinton Township, this county, who died May 15, 1848; he then married her sister, Margaret. The sisters were natives of New- Jersey, and daughters of Thomas and Isabella (Beard) Vannette (both now deceased), who came from New Jersey to this county in 1825. Mr. Sneath was the father of two childi'en by his first wife : Martha E. , now the wife of Amos Keller, of this county, and Robert, married to Miss Snyder, of Pleasant Township, this county (have one child - Nettie L. ), and who now resides on and operates the home farm.

HENRY STONER, farmer, P. O. Fort Seneca, is a native of Franklin County, Pean., born Febi-uaiy 3, 1817; son of Joseph and Anna M. (Walt) Stoner, the parents of three sons and four daughters, and who came with their family to this county in 1847, settling in Pleasant Town.ship. Our subject was united in marriage, in 1S54. with Susan R. Young, by whom he had three sons and three daughters : Catharine. Celestia, Anna, Lee, L'a and Ora; all living but Ora and Lee. The mother di'parted this life in June, 1883. She was !i life-long member of the Refoiined Chui'ch. Mi-. Stoner has been sue cessful in life, and by industry and economy is now owner of 200 acres of land, the greater part of which he has improved. He is a faithfid advocate of the principles of the Republican party; has been a life-long member of the Reformed Church.

RASSELUS R. TITUS, farmer, P. O. Old Fort, a native of Litchfield County Conn., was born July 21, 1819, the yotingest son of Cmlis and Lucinda (Wilerman) Titus, natives of Connecticut, and who immigi-ated with their family, in 1820. to Genesee County, N. Y. , and in 1833 came to Adams Township, this county, where Ciu-tis Titus died in 1835, and his widow- in 1840. They were the parents of three sons and two daughters: Calena, A\'ileman. Miles M. , Rasselus R. and Huldah, of whom only RasselusR. and Huldah survive. Curtis Titus was a sea-faring man, but retiring from that vocation went to New York State, and there began farming. He was a Democrat in politics. He occupied a high position in the order of F. & A. M. ; was generall}- given the title of "captain," having bestowed considerable time to drilling the regular militia in New York. Oar subject gave his time in early life to general job work in this county; thence moved to Michigan, and in 1838 to Chicago, 111., w-here he entered Government employ, and assisted in moving the Indians to Council Bluffs, Iowa. He returned to this county the following year (1 S3'.)). and here he worked by the day and month for several months. In 1840 he piuchased land in Indiana, which he sold one year later, and purchased a farm in Pleasant Township, this county, where he still resides. He has accumulated property, und now has aoiirly 1.000 acres of th(> best land tho State affords. He WHS elected iu IM.")',* upon State e({Ualization board, a member of Legislature (from 18<)1 to 1S()5), and has always taken an active part in polities with the Democratic party. Mr. Titus was married, April 21, 1844, to Miss Elvira S. Clark, a resident of Pleasant Township, this county, and a native of Huron County. Ohio, where she was born May 81. 1820, daughter of Town and Philothe (Case) Clark, natives of New York State, and who were married in 18 1() in Hiu'on (/ounty, Ohio, whither their parents had emigi'ated in about 1812; from there they came, iu 1885, to Pleasant Township, this county, where they died, Mr. Clark in 1 840, aged fifty-live, and his widow in 1880, aged eighty years. They were the parents of two sons and three daughters, of whom three .sm-vive: Elvira S., Emeliuo E. and Lucinda S. The deceased are Calvin and Elisha P. ]\Ir. Clark was once nominated for the office of legislator. He was energetic and industrious and considered for that eai'ly day a very wealthy man, owning something over 800 acres of land. To Mr. and Mi's. Titus have been born four- daughters : Augusta P. , wife of J. F. Fry, of Pleasant Township (have two childi'en: Rasselus li. and Delene); Cah'ua M. , wife of Lora A. Abl)ott, of Pleasant Township (have two children: Clark and Elvira); Flora A., wife of Oliver S. Watson, of Pleasant Township (have one son - Paul T.), and Lettie L. . wife of Robert H. ^^'atson, also of Pleasant Township (have three childi'en: Ralph T.. Helen L. and Hortense).

BENJAiVnN F. TOMB, farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Pleasant Township, this county, April 21, 1844. His father, Benjamin Tomb, was twice married, first to Ann Blackwell, by whom he had three childi-en: Sarah J., Jacob and ]\Iary. His second marriage w;as with Ann Leonard, by whom he had seven children: Massey, Rebecca, Thomas B. , Benjamin F., Emma C George ^\'. antl Hany, all living but Massey. Both wives were natives of and married in Lycoming County, Penu. . where the first died. Our subject's parents immigrated to Pleasant Township in 1842, and here the father died February 17, 1885, at the age of eighty-nine years, nine months and sixteen days. His widow resides in Tiffin, Ohio. Oiu' subject was married, April 19. 1805, to Miss Florinda L. Benham, of Tiffin, Ohio, where she was born August 5, 1845, daughter of F. Don and Charlotte (Piatt) Benham, natives of Connecticut, and who were married at Prospect, Conn., April 0, 1828; immigrated to Ohio in 1888, and located tir'st in Seipio Township, this county, and two years later came to Tiffin where i\li'. Benham filled the office of express agent in connection with tho C. S. & C. R. R. for many years. They were the parents of eight ehildion: Edward F., OvanderJ. . George C Daniel AV., Amelia C. , Florinda L., William W. and Robert B., all living but Amelia C. The mother was born January 9, 1808, and died January 25, LS77; the father was born December 1, 180i. and died February 10, 1882. He was a carpenter in his early life, prior to coming to this county. Mr. and Jlrs. Tomb have had live childi-en: Fred (deceased), Maiy, Frank (deceased), Leonard B. and Hiirry \V. Our subject sei-ved sixteen months during the late civil war as a member of Company I, Eighty-sixth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and Com])any H, One Hnndi'ed and Sixty-foui"th Raiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Politicallv he is a Re|)ublican.

ELISHA T. DMSTED. farmer, P. O. Tiffin, was born in Pleasant Township, this county, November 21, lS4f), son of Ephraim C. , and Isabel (Vannetto) Um.sted, former l);)rn January 14, IS 17, in Frederick County, Md., hit ter born February 14, 181(1, in Warren County, N. J., and who were manied, January 1, 184(5, in Clinton Township, this county, where their jjarents had settled in a very earlv day. the Vannettes in 1825 and the Fmsteds in 1828.

Epbraim C. and Isabel Ilmsted were the parents of five childi-en: Elishn T. ; Siimantha E., deceased; Emma A., wife of Rev. George Dillman. of Fostoria (have one child. Theodore); Lafayette C. ; Tabitha E. Om- subject was married, September 2'2, 1874, to Anna E. Michaels, a resident of Clinton Township, this county, born in Liberty Township, same county, August 6, 1847. daughter of John and Eliza (Abbott) Michaels (both now deceased), natives of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, respectively, and who were married in this county: they were the parents of ten childi'en, of whom only foiu- siu-vive. To Mr. and Mrs. Umsted has been born one daughter. Gertrude ]\I. Qui- subject and wife are members of the Methodist Protestant Ghm-ch of Tiffin. Mr. Umsted taught school for several years during his single life; has also followed farming for some years. He began in the saw-milling business in 1875, in which he still continues. He and his wife own 200 acres of land. Mr. Umsted is an active and ardent advocate of the principles of the Republican party.

JESSE B. WAGNER, farmer, P. O. Fort Seneca, a native of Franklin County, Penn. , was born March '20, 1829, son of George and Margaret (Carpenter) Wagner, natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent, and who were married in Franklin County, Penn. . where they remained until 1 840 : then came to this county. George Wagner formerly followed the plastering trade and also engaged in farming, but lived a retired life after coming to this county, where he died in May, ISriG. aged seventy-four; his widow died in April, 1877, aged eighty-eight years. They were the parents of nine children: Eliza (deceased). Joannah, Josephine (deceased), Alfred. Edmund, Levi (deceased), Malvina. Jesse B. and Almu-a. Edmund and Levi came to this county in 1843. where the former still resides. Our subject came to this coiinty in the spring of 1848 and followed the plastering trade for several years. In 1852 he emigrated to California, and was three months and a half crossing the plains. He returned to this county in 1850), purchased the farm upon which he still resides, and to which he has added from time to time, till now he has 320 acres, which he has improved in many ways. He was married in TiHin, this county, by the Rev. Reuben Good, November 14, 1858, to Miss Nancy J. Gillmor, a resident of Sandusky Co., Ohio, born September 22, 1838, a daughter of Thomas and Mai-garet (Fraiy) Gillmor, the former a native of New York, the latter of Sandusky County, Ohio, and who were married in the latter county in 1N37. and were the parents of five children : Nancy J. , Phineas, James, Dolorus and Lilly. Mrs. Gillmor died May 5, 1871, and Mr. Gillmor August 15, 1876. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. To our subject and wife were born one son and one daughter, Orton D. and Pet (Retta). the former a graduate of the Ohio \Vesleyan University. Delaware, Ohio; Pet also attended the same for four years. The family are all meml^ers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Mr. Wagner is an official.

OLIVER S. WATSON, farmer, P. O. Watson, son of James S. and Jlary Watson, was born in Pleasant Township, this county, November 11, 1843, and remained upon the home farm principally until about 1875. During this time, however, he attended the Western Reserve Normal School at Milan, Ohio, about two years (fi-om 18(55 to 1807), also was a few terms at Heidellserg College. He tatight school (in winter seasons) for nine years. Our subject was man-ied, December 22, 1875, to Flora A. Titus, of Pleasant Township, where she was lioru Se])temlier 30, 1852. daughter of R. R. and Elvira S. Titus. To this union was born, November 3, 1883, one child- -Paul Titus. Mr. Watson piu'chased the heirs' interest in the home farm in 1875. added to the same in 1S77. and again in 1879, having now 103^ acres. He follows general agri- cultm-o, and is making quite a specialty of graded stock ^horses, cattle and hogs. He is an active man in the ranks of the Democratic party, and has served his township in the office of justice of the peace for nine years. He is a member of th(> Reformed Church.

GEORGE W". \\ATSON. farmer. P. O. Watson, was l)orn in Pleasant Townshij), this county. October 1 i. IN")0. son of James S. and Mary (Saltsman) Watson, who I'arly settled in Pleasant Township, and who were the ])arents of six childi-en; Robert, Oliver S. , Rosannah. iLary. George ^\'. and Marietta, all now living but Robert. The father of this family died Seplemlier '.I, ISfi'.t. (Mrs. James 8. Watson was the former wife of Stephen Tennis, by whom she was the mothiu- of one daughter - Margaret - whoso father died September 4, 1S34. ) Mrs. Watson resides with her son. George W., who now occupies the homestead farm. He. George W., was married. November 23. 1880, to Melissa Martin, of Pleasant Township, this county, a native of Liberty Township, this county, born May 1(1. 1S4S. the daughter of David and Rachel (Pope) Martin, natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers in this county, and who were married in Liberty Township, and rearetl a family of ten ehildi-eu: Ann S.. Melissa, Benjamin W.. William F., Rufns M., Jacob H., Lidora. Melkiah E.. Hester E. and Marsella .4.. Mr. Martin died Febiiiary 'JU. 1S72: the widow now resides in Old Fort, this county. To our subject and wife has been born one daughter - Grace, born August 1, 188L Mr. and Mrs. Watson are members of the Reformed Church. Politically he is a Democrat.

THOMAS W. WATSON, farmer. P. "O. Tiffin, is a native of Lycoming County. Penn.. born August 11. 181SI, son of William and Jane (McMeen) Watson, natives of Ireland and Pennsylvania respectively, of Scotch-Irish descent, and who were married in Lycoming Cotinty. Penn., March 17. ISOH. William Watson, who followed distilling as a business in his earlier life, lived in Lycoming County. Penn.. until 1S8('). when he moved lo Seneca County. Ohio, piu'chased a farm, and from that time gave his attention to clearing and improving land and to general agricultural pursuits. He was a prominent F. & A. M. : a Presbyterian in religious belief. Of his family of ten children John, William, James. Oliver, Sharon. MaiT. Thomas W.. David. Stephen and Elizabeth, only Thomas W. survives. The father, who was born in Ireland June 1 '2. 1772. died February 17. 18r)(i, and the mother born in Pennsylvania. October 8, 1784. died February 23. 184(j. Oiu- subject had good school jirivileges in his native county, and taught school in Pleasant Township, this county, for several years in the old log-cabin schoolhouses. with gi'eased paper for windows, slabs for seats and puncheon floors. He was thrown on his own resources at the age of eighteen, completed his education in Jlilan Seminaiy. in Erie County. Ohio, where he gi-aduated in 1841. He then spent one year engaged in merchandising in Republic, this countj\ and about two years in Tiffin, reading law with Richard Williams, and in 184.") he embarked in farming (on rented property), which he continiied until 1852. when lie jnu'- chased the farm on which he now resides; begiiming with 1()0 acres, he has now over 400 acres. He was married, Januaiy 13. 1S47. to Miss Sarah J. Tomb, of Pleasant Township, this, county, a native of Lycoming County. Penn., born August 0. 182."). daughter of Benjamin and Ann (Blackwell) Tomb, the former a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent, the latter born and educated in England, and who were mamed in Lycoming County, Penn. They were the parents of three children: Sar.ih .1., Jacob (deceased) and Marj- A. ^frs. Tomb died in 1S3."), and SL-. Tomb subsequently married Ann Leonard, of Chester County. Penn., and in 1S42 immigrated to Ohio and settled in this county. By this second marriage he had seven children. To the union of otu- subject and wife have been boru live cliilcli'en. three of whom are uow living: Robert, who resides ou and operates the home farm, married to Lettie L. . daughter of E. R. Titus, (by whom he has three children: Ralph Titus, Holene and Hortense): Anna, wife of 0. H. Baldwin, of TifHn: Bessie, wife of William Skinner, of Fostoria, Ohio. Our subject served this county six years as commissioner and has tilled some of the township offices. He and his wife and children are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Watson has always taken an active pai't in politics, and is an ardent advocate of Democratic principles.

FREDERICK WELTIN. farmer, P. O. C4reen Spring, was born near Coa stanz. Baden, Germany, in 1S8(, son of Ph-min and Ursula (Honsel) Weltiu, who were parents of two childi-en: Frederick and Oliva, latter now the wife of Matthias Grieser. residing in Defiance County, Ohio. Pirmin Weltin came to America in 1854, settling in Seneca County. Ohio, where oiu- subject (then almost eighteen years of age) purchased land, to which he has since added, now owning HO acres, which he has improved and where he has erected barns and other out-buildings, and is about to build a fine residence. Our subject's mother died in LS62. and his father makes his home with him. Frederick Weltin was married, in IStU, to Miss Mary Spies, of Sandusky County, Ohio, by whom he had four children: John, Anna, Caroline and Elizabeth. ]\Ii-s. Weltin died in 1872. and Mr. Weltin was again married in 1873, this time to , Susanna Miller, also of Sandusky County, Ohio, by whom he has five children: Mary, George, Susanna, Charles and Ottila. !Mr. and Mrs. Weltiu have been life-long members of the Catholic Church. He is an active member of the Democratic party, and has given considerable attention to township affairs.

JOHN P. YOUNG, farmer, P, O. Green Spring, son of Charles and Mai-y C. (Spangler) Young (deceased), is a native of Frederick County, Md., born December 31, 1846. He was married, April 7, 1874, to Catherine Lease, of Scipio Township, this county, who died September 2(5, same year. Mr, Young married, on second occasion, April 11, 1875, Ellen P. Huffman, of Green Spring. (,)hio, a native of Ashland County. Ohio, by whom he has three chilJj'en: Loretta M. , born May (5, 187('); Gracie E. , born September 28, 1880. and Nora A,, born April 14, 1884. Mr. Young has been a farmer all through life, and has a farm nearly all improved. He is an active, energetic and industrious citizen. Politically he is a Democrat.

JACOB ZIMMERMAN. "farmer, P. O. Fort Seneca, a native of Frederick County, Md., was born in 182U, son of Barney and Sarah (Sager) Zimmerman, who came from Maryland to this county in 183(), and who still reside in Liberty Township, this county. They are the parents of six childi-en; Jacob, David, Solomon, Margaret. John and Sophia, all living but David. Our sul>- ject was maiTied, March 20, 1851, to Miss Catharine Repp, of Pleasant Township, this coiuity, who bore him three children: Hiram, Sarah and Jennie. Mrs. Zimmerman dying in October. 1860. oiu' subject married. June 20. 1868. Mrs. Mary A. Cookerly, of Tiffin, this county. Mr. Zimmerman began business with $100; followed farming for seven years, and saw-milling for seven years. He made his first purchase of land in 1854, and has uow over 200 acres. He has served his township as trustee, and is at present a member of the county board of directors of the agricultural society, He is an active Democrat.

AZARL\H BAKEK (deceased) was born in Steuben County. X. Y. . April 12, liSH); son of William and Eunice (Conger) Baker, the ancestry of the latter coniini^ from the nortli of Ireland. They were ]iarents of seven children; Eliza, wife of Rev. John G. Gulick, of Elmira. X. Y. ; Fanny, widow of Don A. Turncliff.'iu Herkimer County, N. Y. ; Azariah: Frank, a banker in San Francisco, (.'al. : Thomas (deceased); Aaron (deceased, leavinj; family in Missouri), and Mary, wife of Hon. Angus Cameron, United States senator from AVisconsin. William Baker, father of our subject, was of English descent, his ancestors being among the Pilgrims who landed at Plymoutli Rock; he was a son of Judge Samuel and Elizabeth (Daniels) Baker, and entered 1.000 acres of the canal lands in Reed Townshij). this county, receiving the jiatents fi'om Gov. ?>Ic Arthur in 1H31. which he gave to his three sons, and of tliese Azariah Baker located on his portion in the fall of 1S40, coming rid canal from Mount Morris to Buffalo, thence \>y lake to Sandusky. Ohio. He was maiTied. Octolier !-. 1840. to Harriet Kennedy, l)orn June "J-"). 1S"J0, daughter of .John and Flora ((iaylordl Kennedy, the latter a daughter of C'apt. Enos and Love (Blakesley) (Taylord, Connecticut ])eople and of Puritan stock. John Kennedy became a captain in the war of 1<S 12 at an early age; he was a son of Henry and Annie (Blair) Kennedy, of Scotch origin, the former an early member of Congress and a colonel in the Revolutionary war. John Kennedy was tlie father of four chihb'en: Mrs. Baker; Edward, in ."Mitchell County. K.is. ; Louisa, wife of Oscar Eaton, residing near Oswego, Oreg.. and Sarah. Jlrs. (Xewcomb) Dobbins, of Bradbury, Greg. To Mr. anil Mrs. Azariah Baker were born eight children: Gertrude, wife of Oliver William, of Xorwalk. Oliio: Sarah, wife (jf Charles P. Welibei-. of Sacramento, C'al. : Eliza, wife of Alexandt'r Hodge, of Fulttm County, Ohio: William (deceased); John K. : Hugh and Annie L. residing on the old homestead. These childrcm were educated in various colleges of the coimtiy. The subject of this sketch was a prominent agi'iculturist and stock-breeder: tluring the late civil war he served as quartermaster. One Hundi'ed and Sixty-fom-th Regiment Ohio Xational Guards. He died April 8. 1872. His widow is an intelligent and refined lady, ami since her husband* s demise has managed the large estate with tact, skill and energv. The familv are 7nembers of the Episcopal Church.