Polk Township (part 1 of 3)

Polk Township

JOHN C. BELTZ, farmer; P. O. Galiun. Mr. Beltz was born in Center Co., Penn., April 19, 1823. He is a son of Christopher and Elizabeth (VVetztil) Beltz. His father was born in Philadelphia, Penn., July 8, 171)1, and his mother in Dauj)hin Co., Penn., in August, 1789. They came to Crawford Co.. in 1829, and located wlu>r(> Gallon now stands, and, in the spring of 1830, purchased 100 acres of land of John Brown, where their son John now resides, paying $450 for it. Christopher Boltz died in Soptcinlier, 18r)S, but his wife is still living with her son. She is over 90 years old; is the oldest person in the township, and, although at such an advanced age, she is hale and hearty, aud in possession of all her faculties, being troubled with only a slight deafness. The subject of this biogi-apliy worked on his father's farm until he was 22 years old, and, April IS, 1845, he was married to Miss Hauey Keed, daughter of David and Elizabeth Eeed, of Polk Township. F(jr three years he lived on his mother-in-law's farm, and, in 1850, went to Indiana, but only remained there a few months. Returning to Polk Township, he bought 60 acres of land of Samuel Geltman, and farmed it for live years, when he sold to John AVaters, and rented one year of the Johnsons - on the Plains. He then moved to near Leesville, and bought, in pai-tnershij) with his brother Elias, a mill property, consisting of grist and saw mill, for $4,500. They improved the gristrmill by putting in steam-power, and ran the mill for two years, when they sold to John Whitman and Adam Heller. In ISGl, he moved back to Polk Township, and bought out the heirs of his father's old farm, and has since resided upon it. The farm at present consists of 158 acres of fine improved land. located a few miles from Gallon, on the Bucynis road. He has improved the property by new buildings, draining the land until it is a valuable and desirable piece of real estate. He has six children living - Sarah J.,

Jemima J., William M., Alonzo P., Elizabeth and Haney M., and five deceased - Elias, Williard J., Elizabeth G. and two infants. Mr. Beltz, wife and family, are all members of the English Lutheran Chm-ch. He is a prominent iind energetic member of the Democratic party, and takes an active and deep interest in the affairs of the county management. He is at present serving a term as Township Trustee.

JOHN BLYTH, baggage-master, C, C, C. & I. R. R., Gallon; was bom in Kirkcaldy, County of Fife, Scotland, Aug. 22, 1841. At the age of 14 he emigrated to Cornwall, Canada West. He came to Gallon in 18(i3, and worked on the construction of the A. & G. W. R. R. In December, 1803, he enlisted in the 32d 0. V. I., Company B, and was in service xmtil he was wounded, in front of Atlanta, July 22,

1865, in consequence of the wound. Returning to Gallon, he again entered into the employ of the A. & G. W. R. R., and remained with that company imtil 18G8, when he engaged with the C, C, C. & I. R. R. as baggagemaster at Gallon. He was married, in 1868, to Miss Louisa C. Wittibslager, daughter of Jacob aud Hannah Wittibslager, of Polk Township. She was born in Buffalo, N. Y., May 29, 1849. They have four children living- Lester W., Thomas O., Bertha A., and Edith J. ; also one deceased, George L. His mother, Margaret Blyth, emigrated to this country in lS(i7, and is still living with him; she was born in the county of Fife, Scotland, Aug. 17, 1817. Mr. Blyth has always taken an active interest in the educational affairs of Gallon, and is one of the School Directors at the present time. He is a member of Gallon Lodge, No. 414, F. & A. M. He was elected Master of this body in 1873, and has held the office up to the present time; he is also a charter member of Crawford Chapter, a charter member

Polk Towxship

A. M. BROWN, foreman machine shops, N. Y., P. & O. R. R., Galiou. ]VC-. Brown was born in Esses Co., Mass., May 19, 1833. His early life, up to 19 years of age, was spent in Massachusetts. He learned his trade as machinist at Andover, Mass., and from there, in 1852, went to Dunkirk, N. Y., remaining there but sis months, when he went to Toronto, Canada, working at his trade there for a short time. In 1853, he went to Marion, Ohio, and engaged with the C, C, C. & I. R. R., working there until the shops were moved to Gallon, in 1854, when he came there and remained in the shops until June, 1864:, when he went to Ft. Wayne, and worked for the Pennsylvania Company, until October, 1804, when he returned to Gallon and engaged with the A. & G. W. R. R., and then with the N. Y., P. & O. R. R., and has been with that company up to the present time. He was appointed foreman of the machine shops, in June, 1873, which position he still holds. He was married Nov. 22, 1853, to Miss Nancy Cather, of Dunkirk, N. Y.

JAilES W. COULTER, lawyer, Gallon; was born July 4, 1846, in West Bedford, Coshocton Co. His father, R. M. Coulter, now deceased, was born in Pennsylvania. His mother, who is now living with her son-in-law, O. W. Aldrich, L.L. D., Editor of the M<mtldy Jurist, at Bloomington, HI., was born and reared in Ireland; her maiden name was PhcBbe Greer. The subject of this sketch is a fair type of the "self-made" men, who are the strength and pride of oui' commonwealth. Mr. Coulter was educated at Sjiring Mountain. Coshocton Co., Ohio. By his own personal exertions, he supported himself and paid his way at school, receiving no pecuniaiy assistance from home. He read law with Hon. A. M. Jackson and Hon. Thomas Beer, of Bucyrus, who is now Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of that district. He was admitted to the bar in 1866, when he immediately located in Gallon, and commenced the practice of his profession, in which he has been very actively and successfully engaged since. For foui- years, he was Prosecuting Attorney of the county; six years a member of the Board of County School Examiners ; also, fomyears a member of the Board of Education of the Gallon union schools, and was President of that board. He has always been a Democrat, but in no sense a isartisan politician ; is now 33 years of age, unmarried. Mx. Coulter is a thorough business man, and has been very successful in a pecuniary way; in fact, his judgment and practical ability in this respect are first-class, both in the management of his own interests and in conducting others that may be intrusted to his care. His opinion has much weight with local capitalists, and in point of public spirit he stands in a front rank in the coijnmunity where he resides ; has uniformly seconded his views by liberal investments or donations, and habitually helps to advance the private enterf)rises of his fellow-citizens, as far as he can consistently with correct business principles. As a lawyer Mr. Coulter is keenly perceptive, incisive, logical and spirited in debate, yet courteous. In religion, he is tolerant, extending the same charity to others that he desires fi-om them. With "good health and the gi-eater part of au ordinary lifetime before him, judging fi'om the last decade, it is easy to predict what, in all probability, the future has in store for Mr. Coulter, now one of the successful self-made men of his native State.

C. S. CRIM, banker. Gallon. Prominent among the energetic and prosjiernns business men of Galiou, and one woitliy uf especial mention, is C. S. Crim, banker iwul caiiitalist. Ml'. Crim was born in Laucasti-r Co., I'rnn., in 1820. He is the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Smith) Crim. His father being a farmer, his early life was spent upon the farm, and his education such as the common schools of the times afforded; he also attended si'lect school at Lexington, Ohio. In 183'.l, Mr. Crim started out in life fur himself, as clerk in a di-y goods store in Lancaster, Ohio. He received no pecuniary aid from home, and his success in life is due to perseverance and industry, coupled with good jut^lgment aud jn-actical ability. In 1843, he removed to Jeromeville, Wayne Co., Ohio, and engaged in the mercantile business for himself, and also engaged in the same business in Johnsviile,

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Morrow Co., remaining; at the latter place until 1851, when he removed to Cralion, and has since been identified with mimerous enterprises there. In 1854, he started a dry goods store on the comer of Main and Columlnis streets, and at the same time engaged in the grain and produce trade, which he is still interested in. In 18(U, he establishetl the First National Bank of Gallon, and has been its President ever since. This bank has a capital of §uO,00(t, and does business aggregating several millions yearly. In ISdC), in connection with John S. Davis and H. P. Stentz, the Exchange Bank of Monroeville, Hiu-on Co., was organized, and, in Deccnitier of INfUl, it was changed to a, national bank, and is now kno\vn as the First National Bank of Monroeville. Mr. Criin is a Director of this bank. He is a Republican, but has never taken an active part in politics, his time being occupied in the management of his numerous business interests. Mi-. Crim was married, on April 8, 1858, to Miss Martha R. Casuer, of Ohio, wlio receivetl her educatit)n at Oberlin, Ohio. They have four children living - Ollie E., Ella E." Charles S. and Don. Another son, Georgie S., died, Feb. (i. 1880, aged 0 years. He and his wife and daughters belong to the Methodist Chm-ch. Mr. Crim, by industi-y, economy, pluck and fair dealing, has acquired great wealth, which he uses in a quiet, imosteutatious way, to advance every public enterprise that possesses merit. As a man of public spirit, devoted to his family, loyal to his church and his business, he has few equals and no superiors, and presents a bright and shining examjile to the young men of to-day of what it is possible for them to accomplish by acquiring correct habits and adhering to honest convictions and scrupulous integrity.

T. COSSLON, conductor, Gallon; was born in Springfield, Ohio, in 1854. He has been raih-oading for the past ten years, and, diu-iug that time, had thi-ee fingers taken off in an accident. At the present time he is i-unning a train on the C, C, C. & I. R. R.

O. S. CULP, livery. Gallon; was bom in Pennsylvania, in 1883, and received a good common-school education, and, in 1854, went into the livery business at West Newton, Westmoreland Co., Penn., and remained there until 18fi5. He then went to Warren Co., 111., and farmed for five years. At the expiration of that time he i-emoved to Cleveland and engaged in the livery business, again remaining thi're for over six years, when he removed to Gallon, and has been engaged in the livery business up to the present time. He was nifu-ried in 1854, to Miss Anna F. Carl, of Wo^tmoreland Co., Penn. They have nine children.

P. F. CASE, wholesale hardware. Gallon; was bom in New Haven, Hui'on Co., Ohio, in 184S. His parents moved to Vernon To^vnsliip. Crawford Co.. in 1S50. His education was limited to country schools. He came to Cxalion in 18()t'), anil clerked three years with Roger & Duck, in the hardware business. He began business for himself in 1870, in the retail hardware trade, and, in 1875, he changed from retail to wholesale, and is engaged in that line at the present time (1880). He has just completed one of the hu-gest buildings in the city for the better accommodiition of his increasing trade. In 187U, he started a brass baud of thirty pieces, named after himself. It is considered one of the best bauds in this locality. He was maiTied in 187"J, to Dora Monnett, daughter of Dr. Monnett. They have three chikken - Laiura, Frank L. and May. He was a member of the Common Council for two years.

ROBERT COWDEN, "Postmaster, Gallon; was born in this county, May 24, 1833, and had the benefits of but a limited education. At the age of 5, death robbed him of his father, and, at 15 years of age, he commenced carpentering as an apprentice, which business he followed on his own account from the age of l'.J. By dint of close private study, he prepared himself to teacli in the common schools of his time, which he practiced during winters. At 19 yeai-s of age he was converted, and joined the United Brethren Church. At 21 he was married to Miss Lydia T., daughter of Daniel Miller, who is also a native of this county. In the spring of 1857, he moved to Franklin Co., Kan., where he worked at his trade, and where, on the organization of the county, he was elected its first County Clerk. About the first of the year 1860, he returned to liis native county. On the 9tli of September, 1M)1, be enlisted as private in Comji;my B, 1st U. S. Mechanic Fusileers, but on the orf^^anization of Company H, which he had aided in recruiting, lie was appointed First Lieutenant of that company, but, because of informality in the enlistments, this regiment was mustered out, by order of the Secretary of War, on the 2yth of January, 1802, and he immediately enlisted as private in Company I, 1st 111. Light Ai-tilleiy. He was rapidly promoted to CoiiJoral, Sergeant and First Sergeant, and, in May, 1862. for meritorious service at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., he was commissioned Second Lieutenant. On the 1 1th of May, 18(j;^, he was appointed to aid in the organization of the 39th U. S. Colored Infantry, and was commissioned Major of the regiment, and, on the 18tli of May, 1864, was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He was in command of the regiment fi-om December, 180:3, until its muster-out on on the 31st of January, INOC), at Memphis, Tenn., except while incapacitated by wounds. At the head of his regiment, he received a severe gun-shot wound in his right hip, at the disastrous engagement at Guntown, Miss., on June 10, 18(54, fi'om which he has sufi'ered ever since. The principal engagements in which he participated were Pittsbiu-g Landing, Corinth, Vicksbiu-g, Jackson and Guntown. After the war, he became noted as a leader in Sunday-school work, and was Secretary of the Ohio Sabbath School Union six consecutive years, from 1871 to 1877. He has been Secretary of the Simday School Union of this county ever since its organization, in 1867, till this time (1880). He has also been General Secretary of the United Brethren Sabbath School Association since May, 1877, in which capacity he has traveled over much of the United States, holding Sunday School Normal Institutes. His commission as Postmaster in Gallon is dated January 29, 1878, and he entered on his duties on the 4th of March of the same year.

R. W. CHASE, physician, Gallon; was bom in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., in 1842. He had the benefit of a good common-school education, and taught school in 1858 and 1859, in Charlotte, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., after which he spent 1861 and 1862 attending college.

after which he clerked in a drv goods store in the years 1868, 1864 and 1865. In bSliC), he bought a half-intei-est in a dry goods store in Chautauqua, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., and remained in said business three yeiirs, and sold out in 1869, and commenced studying medicine with Dr. D. S. Pickett, of Chautauqua, N. Y., and remained one year, and coQipleted his studies with Dr. Fenner, of Fredonia, N. Y. In 1874, he commenced the practice of medicine in Chautauqua, N. Y., where he remained three years, when he went to Bradford and remained three years, and graduated at the Eclectic Jlcdical College, in 1875. He came to Gallon in June, 18N0, and is established in practice on West Main

S. G. CUMMINGS, attorney. Gallon. Mr. Ciunmings was born in Crawford Co., Ohio, in October, 1839. In 1801, ho commenced to read law with Bartly & Johnston, of Mansfield, Ohio, and remained with them until 1804. He was admitted to the bar in Jamiary, 1864, at Columbus, Ohio, when, in April, 1864, he went to Montana, and engaged in gulch-mining until 1M66, and was successful, and then canie to Gallon, Ohio, and commenced to practice law there in 1807. He was elected Prosecutor of Crawford Co., Ohio, in 1873, and again in 1875, and served four years. He has been elected several times a member of the School Board and Coimcil, and is a member of both at the present time. Is also a member of the firm of Cummiugs & Meuser, attorneys at law, who have a good practice. He married Miss Sarah G. lluhl, of Gallon, Ohio, in January, 1867, and has one son.

HEEBEET DECROW; physician, Galion, was born in Licking Co., Ohio, in 1846, and received a good education at the union school at Johnstown, Ohio, and at Dennison University, at Granville, Ohio; he lived on a farm until 20 years of age, and when not at school canvassed for books. In 1867, went to Quincy, 111., with Dr. Decrow, dentist, and worked in his office, and studied medicine with Dr. Baker, and remained there three years, when he came home and traveled sixteen months for the Austin Powder Comi)any, of Cleveland, Ohio. He then taught school and read mediciup luider Drs. Stinson & Williams, of Alexaudi-ia, Ohio, until the fall of 1873, when he wont to Cincinnati, Ohio, and attended lectnres at the Eclectic Medical Institute, and n;raduated in the spring, having attended his lirst coui-se in 18(39 and 1870, in Jefferson Medical Institute, and Pennsylvania Dental College at Philadelphia. He commenced the practice of medicine at Utica, Licking Co., Ohio, March 1, 1874. and remained there until April 1, 1880; he then moved to Galion, Ohio, and has estahlished a first-class practice, beiag very successful. He was married to Lucy A. Holmes, of Brownsville, Licking Co., Ohio, and has three l)ovs.

THOMAS C. DAVIS, grocer. Gallon; was bom in that portion of Richland Co. which is now Morrow Co., in Octolier, 1837, and remained thereuntil 1861. He then enlisted in Company C, 1 oth O. V. I., and seiTed four years and four months. He served two years as private, then was commissioned as First Lieutenant, and afterward as Captain. He retm-ned from the army in March. 180(], and commenced the grocery and daily market business at 20 West Main street, Galion, Ohio, where he is still in business. On his return from the army he man-ied Angeliue Rinehart, daughter of John and Catharine Rinehart.

JOHN D. DeGOLLEY, attorney, Galion, was born in Washington Co., Md., May 26, 1850, and received his education at the Quincy Academy, of Franklin Co., Penn. In 1868, he commenced reading law with D. Watson Rowe {Judge of Court of Common Pleas), and took a three years' coiu'se, and was admitted to the bar- at Chambersbm-g in 1871. He came to Galion, Ohio, May 27, 1874, and was admitted to the bar at Columbus, Ohio, June 6, 1876, and has been practicing law in Galion, Ohio, ever since. He was elected the fii-st City Solicitor of Galion, in April, 1879. He was man-ied in October, 1878, to Miss Anna M. Parsons, of Galion, Ohio, and has one son.

REV. E. P. ELCOCK, Pastor Presbyterian Church, Galion; was born in Covington, Miami Co., Ohio, Aug. 20, 1847. His education was commenced at home, his mother having been a teacher in the public schools at Dayton, Ohio, before her marriage. He commenced the study of Latin at the age of 7 years, assisted by his father. Rev. Thomas Elcock; also attended public school at Van Wert, Ohio, and Decatm-. Ind. He was also sent to Vermillion Institute, Ashland Co., Ohio, remaining there about three yeiu-s. At times, during his attendance there, he taught school at various places, having at one time a select school in Decatur, Ind., of 125 pupils. From Vermill ion Institute lie went to Cannonsbm-g, Penn., attending Washington and Jefferson College, gi-aduating in 1869. After spending three years at Theological Seminary at Princeton, N. Y., he was installed as Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Port Dejiosit, Md., on May 7, 1872. He remained there fifteen months, and then went to Bridgeville, Del., remaining there nearly three years. He came to Gallon in August, 1875, and has been Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church up to the present time.

JAJIES H. GREEN, bank cashier. Gallon; son of Aaron and Nancy Green, he of Pennsylvania, she of Tennessee. He was born March 4. 1834, at Norton, Delaware Co., Ohio, and during his youth attended the common schools of his neighborhood, and in 1850 he went to Cardington, Morrow Co., and clerked in a hardware store until 1856, when he went to Mt. Gilead, and carried on the merchanttailoring business until 1861. He enlisted in Co. B, 43d O. V. I., and served three years and a half, then went to Cardington, Ohio, for two years, as Assistant Cashier of the First National Bank. In August, 1866, he came to Galion, Ohio, and has been Cashier of the Citizens' Bank and Citizens' National Bank up to the present time. He owns and sui:)erintends four farms and two stone quarries, and a wholesale oil and varnish jobbing house. He was married to Miss Lola H. McLain, of Galion, Ohio, and has four childi-en.

JOSEPH S. GRAVER, hotel, Gallon; was born in Philadelphia, Penn., in 1844, and had the benefit of a good common-school education. He commenced to learn the butcher's trade in 1854, and stayed at that one year, then worked in a morocco manufactoiy until 1859, when he started a milk-wagon, and ran that until 1861. He then enlisted in Company F, 3d Penn. V. C, and remained three years, and came home in 1864, and went to

Alliance, Ohio, to work for the P., F. W. & C. E. R., in 1805, after that Roing to Philadelphia, and remaining eighteen months. He retm-ned to Alliance, Ohio, in 1867, and commenced railroading as condiictor until 1872. In 1S73, he went back to Philadeljihia and to New York City, then to Savannah, Oa., in the hide business, for three months. He then traveled extensively through the Southern and "Western States, to Cincinnati, Ohio, and Pittsbm-gh, Ft. Wayne, Lafayette, Ind., Toledo, Ohio, Mansfield, Ohio, then in the fall of 1873, he came to Gallon, Ohio, and commenced with the A. & G. W. R. R., and left in the spring of 187-i and went to work for the C, C, C. & I. R. R., and remained there until August, 1879, when he took the National House, near the depot of the N. Y., P. & O. R. R., and is still there. He was maiTied to Minnie Scott Mathews, of Allegheny City, Penn., Aug. 20, 1872, and. has two childi-en living and two dead.

ASA HOSFORD, miller and farmer; P. 0. Gallon. Among the early settlers of this county, and one worthy of special mention, is Asa Hosford, the subject of this sketch. He was born in Richfield, Mass., m 17yU. At the age of 6 years, his parents removed from Litchfield, Conn., to Jefferson Co., N. Y., and located upon a farm, remaining there for fourteen year's, when they again removed to Ontario Co., N. Y., remaining there for four years. Mr. Hosford then being of age, and having a strong desire to see Ohio, he, in company with his brother Horace, started upon a torn-. They came to Cleveland upon the first steamboat upon the Lakes, and then started for the interior of Ohio on foot. This was in the fall of ISiy. IVIi-. Hosford remained in Huron Co. all winter, and in the spring was joined by his parents, who located in what is now Crawford Co. Mi-. Hosford worked for several years to get his fii'st $1U0, when he entered SO acres of land near Gallon. In iS-'t. he opened the first hotel in the neighhorliood. It was located somewhere in the present site of Gallon, and for eight years was the proprietor. He finally sold the hotel property to Ruhl for SOOO, and invested this money in 43 acres of land, which was situated where the heart of Gallon is to-dav. It was the intention of Mr. Hosford to lay out a to\vn. Rulil also had the same intentions, and finally bought the 43 acres of Mr. Hosford. He then, in 1832, bought the mill jiroperty in Polk Township, where he still resides, building a mill which is in operation to-day. He was man'ied in 182"), to Miss Alta Kent, of BucvTUs. They have three children living - Rebecca, Eri and Stephen. Mr. Hosford has been honored by many offices of ti'ust liy his friends, and in all has discharged thcin with ability and honor. His connection with the railroad, in which he deserves great credit, appears in the history of Gallon.

J. R. HOMER, fouiuh-y and machine shop, Gallon; is the present Mayor of Gallon, Ohio. Although a Republican in a Democratic community, he was elected by twenty-tive majority. He was born in Monsou, Me., April 7, 1833. He attended the common schools and also an academy two terms. He worked on a farm when not at school until he was 2 1 years of age, and afterward served his time in a foundi-y at Gallon, Ohio, and worked five years as joiu-neyman, and also as foreman three years. In 1802, he enlisted in Cijmpany E, 101st O. V. I., and served three years in all the offices except Orderly Sergeant uj) to First Lieutenant, and came home in 1805. and took a position as foreman in a founth-y for two years. He then bought a half-interest in a founch-y and machine shop, known as the Galion Machine "Works. He has served s{>veral I tei-ms as a member of the Cotmcil, and has IxK-n I President of the School Board, and has been Director of a building association through its full term. He was man-led to Jane E. Nave, of Galion, and has one son, who works in the machine shop, and one daughter, who teaches in the public school at Galion, Ohio.

J. W. HOLMES. The subject of tliis sketch, whose portrait ajipi'ars in this work, was born Sept. 13, 1S2I. at Dalton, Mass. When 18 mouths old. his father, Joseiih Holmes, was called to England. He was lost at sea while on his return to his family, which left the son with no other care but his mother. He was taken in chai-ge by different ones, and when 10 yeai-s old was put on a farm until 1(5 years of age, when he was bound an a|>prentice to the cabinet-making trade, serving his time until the age of 21 years; lie then commenced business for himself. In 1850, he was burnt out, by which m?ans he lost his wife and all his property, leaving him destitute. At this time he went to Bridgeport, and entered into a contract, with fifteen others, to j go South to assist in putting the rolling stock upon the Alabama & Tennessee River R. R. (now thi> Salma,R>ms & Dalton R. R.). From there ho returned and entered the em[)lov of the N. Y. C. R. R., in May, 1852, and continued in said business at Rochester, N. Y., and Niagara Falls, l)eing in charge of the car department until Juno, 1SG2, at which time he commenced to raise a company for active service in the I'i'Jth N. Y. V. I., under command of Col. P. A. Porter; mustered into the United States service Aug. 2"i, ISfVi, and marched to the city of B iltimore, where the regiment was put in the defense of Baltimore and vicinity. In December, 1 HtVl, the regiment was changed from 12yth V. I. to the 8th N. Y. Heavy Artillery, and recruited up to a regiment of l.UDi) offi:'ers and men, and continued in the military duties of the Middle Department until July 2, 1803, wh>>u they were ordered to Maryland Heights, opposite Harper's Ferry, to protect the rear of the army at Gettysburg. On the 1st of September, he was ordered back into the defenses of Baltimore, and detailed as Provost Marshal of Fort McHenry, in charge of all Union and confederate prisoners at that point, and intimately connected with the secret service, which contributed so much to the success of our arms. In May, 18(34, was relieve! from the duties of Provost Marshal, f ,)r the purpose of accompanying the regiuunt to the front, joining the army at Spattsvlvania Court House, on the ISth of May, 18(34, with 1,900 men assigned to the 2d Corps, 2d Division, commanded by Gen. Tyler. On the I'Jth, participated in the repulsing of an attack in force by EwelFs Corps; on the 23d and 24th, in the engagement of North Anna ; on the 30th and 31st, at Cold Harbor; June 3, made a charge on the enemy's works, in which (300 men of the regiment were killed and wounded; crossed the James on the 15th of June; assaulted the Confederate works before Petersburg, on the evening of Jvme 16; supported an assault on the 18th, at which time, for gallant conduct, was promoted to Major, he having acted as such since June 3. On the 22d, assaulted and captured works held by the Confederate forces. From this time, the regiment was employed on breast- works, fortifications, and covered ways, until Jul/ 20; ordered to tha north side of James River, and participated in the assaults on the enemy's lines at Deep Bottom, capturing their outer works; also participated in severe fighting at Deep Bottom, Aug. 12. On Aug. 25, in a severe engagement at Ream's Station, on the 2(3th, being in command of the regiment, which when mustered, but 5 officers and 110 men reported for duty, thus showing the effects of severe duties which they had performed, and the loss which they had sustained since joining the army at Spottsylvania, on the 18th of May. At this time, the regiment was given a short rest, which was improved in receiving recruits, and the return of men from hospital, at which time he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. The regiment was again put on active duty, and partiei|)ated in all the engagemmts until the surrender of Lee's forces, April 9, 1865. In June, 1865, was ordered to R johester, N. Y., with his regiment, and mustered out of the service of the United States and returned to peaceful piu'suits of life. In August, 1865, entered the service of the A. & G. \V. R. R., at Kent, Ohio. In September, the. same year, promoted to the position of Suparintendent of car repairs at Galion, Crawford Co., Ohio, at which place he now resides, where he has been intimately connected with the Masonic and other kindred organizations, having, in 1850, bocam3 a Master Mason; in 1856, a Royal Arch Mason; received the degrees of Royal and Select Masters, and dubbed and created a Knight of the Red Cross, Knight Templar and Knight of Malta. Since living in Galion, he has been intimately connected with the organization of Galion Lodge, No. 414, A., F. & A. M. ; Crawford Chapter, No. 142, R. A. M.; Mansfield Commandery of Knights Templar, No. 21, and now 32d degree member of Ohio Consistory, A. & A. S. Rite, at Cincinnati ; to mutual insurance organizations, a goodly portion of his attention has been given, being foremost in the organization of Mutual Lodge, No. 32, K. of H. ; Gralion Council. No. 20, R. A. : was prominent in the formation of the Grand Lodge, K. of H., of Ohio. July 29, 1875. and was elected its first Grraud Dictator; also, the Grand Council of the R. A. of Ohio, April 4, 1878, and was elected, at its second session, Grand Regent. In all of the above organizations, he has done his full proportion of the work to make each a success.

G. L. JOHNSTON, foreman building and bridge department, C, C, C. & I. R. R., Gallon. In the carpenter and wood-work department of the C, C, C. & I. R. R. shops, we find Mr. G. L. Johnston, as Foreman and Superintendent. He was born in Knox Co., Ohio, in 1841, and when a youth learned the carpenter's trade. In November, 1875, he entered the employ of the C, C, C. & I. R. R., at Shelby, and, in 1878, was called by that company to Gallon, to assume his present position. He has the entire supervision of the construction of buildings, bridges, freight trucks, etc. He was married in 1869, to Miss Polly E Hayes, at Mount Gilead. Thev have two childi-en - Wilbur H. and Ralph P

HENRY KAEMPHER, Priest, Galion. The grandparents of Father Kaempher were French, and emigrated toWestphalia at the time of tlie fii-st French Revolution. He was born in Westphalia in December, 1848. and graduated with honors at the University of JIunster. He is also a graduate of the College of Rheine, and studied in the college nine years, and in the university foiu- years. He came to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1874, and went to Putnam Co., Ohio, and remained three j'ears, and in April, 1878, he came to Galion, Ohio, and took charge of the two Catholic Churches there, and is building up good couiavgations in each.

DR. HIRAM R. KELLEY. M. D.. Gallon; was born in Northumljerland Co., Penn., on the 7th of February, 18:55. He attended the common schools until 13 years of age, when he entered a stoi'e and sei-ved two years as junior clerk. In 1851, he began teaching school, continuing until 1853, when ha loft Pennsylvania and removed to Ohio, settling in Periy Township, Morrow Co. He resumed his occupation as school-teacher for a year. In 1854, having resolved to become a physician, he attended the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, and engaged in study until 185(3, when he attended a full course of medical lectures at Cincinnati. He commenced the practice of medicine at West Point, Moitow Co.. Ohio, remaining there until 18()5, when, going to Columbus, he attended a full com-se at Starling Meilical College, and graduated there. Returning to West Point, he resumed practice there until the sjn-ing of 1870, when he removed to Galion, and has since been in active practice there. For upward of twelve years, he has Ijeen a member of the State Medical College, and siu-geon of the A. & G. W. R. R., now N. Y., P. & O. R. R.; for eight years, has also been appointed surgeon for the C, C, C. & I. R. R. In May, 1878. he was a)ipointed Trustee of the Girls' Indiistrial Home, at Delaware, Ohio. Since 1873, he has been a member of the Galion Board of Education. Although enjoying an envialsle rejjutation as a physician, his greatest success has been in surgery, having performed several difficult major operations successfully. He was married in 1858, to Miss Matilda Emma Keech, of Chester Co., Penn. They have one son - J. Webster Kellev.

DR. J. WEBSTER KELLEY, M. D., Galion; was born at AVest Point. Morrow Co., Ohio, in 1S5'.). He graduated at the High School, Galion, and, having resolved to become a physician, he attended Dennison University, and afterward the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio. From there he went to Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, and while there carried off the "Sm'geon's prize," in 1878. He then entered the office of Prof. Pooley, Professor of Siu-gery at Starling, and afterward went to Bellevue Hospital, N. Y., and graduated in March, 1880. He then retm-ned to Gallon, and entered into partnershii) with his father, and is now in practice there. He was maiTied, Aug. 2(5, 1880, to Miss Ella E. Crim, daughter of C. S. Crim, President of First Naticmal Bank. Since his return to Galion, Dr. Kelley has reported several articles to medical joui-nals in New York and Columbus.

emigrated to America in 1840, locating at Sandusky City, Ohio. He attended the Heidellifi-tr College and Seminary at Tiffin, Ohio, graduating in \'^7A. ami entered the ministry uf the elermaa Reformed Chiu-ch. He served at a uumljer of missionary points, and at five different preaching cliargi's in Santliisky Co., Ohio. Receiving a call from the St. John (xerman Reformed Church of Fort Wayne, Iiid.. he removed there, and remained as Piistor until ISOS, when he was called to a professorship at the church seminary at Sheboygan, Wis. Served two yeai-s there, but, on account of the climate, he resigned, and accepted a call as Pastor of First German Reformed Church of Louisville, remaining there until 1!S7!S, when he removed to Gallon, and is now located there as Pastor of German Reformed Cluu'ch. Since coming there, he has added fifty-seven members to the church. He was married in 1854, to Catharine Weis, of Tiffin, Ohio. They have four chikh'en - Emily L., Caroline C, Catharine H. and Charles D.

ROBERT L.IIRD, foreman boiler shops, N. Y., P. & O. R. R., Gallon. Mr. Laird was born in Crlasgow, Scotland, in 1S41. His parents emigrated to this country when he was 8 years old, locating at Mount Savage, Md. In 1855, he went to work for the B. & O. R. R., at Piedmont, W. Va., and remained with that couii)any until 18G2, when he came to Zanesville. Ohio, and engaged with the Centi-al Ohio R. R., working at his ti-ade of boiler-making. Li 1864, he enlisted as a 100- day man in the 159th O. S. V. I. After serving his time, he retm-ned to Zanesville, and was married to Miss Jennie Mcintosh, Dec. 23, 1864. He then went to Cincinnati, and for nearly thi-ee years worked at his trade for the C, H. & D. R. R. He came to Gallon in 1867, and worked at his trade for the C, C, C. & I. R. R., until January, 1870, when he engaged with the A. & G. W. R. R., now the N. Y., P. & O. R. R., and has been with that company ever since, as Superintendent of the boiler shops. He resided for thi'ee years at Kent, where the principal shops of this com- I^auy were located, but, on their removal to Gallon, has made his home there. He has one child - John. ]Mr. Laird is a member of

HENRY LAUGHBAUM, farmer; P.O. Gallon. Mr. Laughbaum was bom in Richlaud Co., Ohio, in 1828. He is the son of Solomon and Margaret (Heist) Laughbaum, natives of Pennsylvania, both being bom near Lancaster. Wlien Hem-y was a youth, his father bought 20 acres of land in JefTcrson Township. Crawford Co., and tl^n was stricken down by disease from which no never recovered, but lingered along for years, a hel])lei58 invalid. This threw the support of the family upon the boys, and their early life was one of e.\treme toil. He married Miss Nancy Pfiuftor, daughter of Peter Pfeill'er, in 184'.». She was bom in Cincinnati, Ohio, June, 1832, and, at the time of her man-iage, was an oii^han. Mr. Langhbaum's business at this time, vuitil 1865, was running a saw-mill in Whetstone Township. In 1 865, ho bought 80 acres of land, in Polk Township, where ho now resides. Since that time he has added 20 acres more to the original purchase, and has improved it in buildings, fences, etc., until to-day it is one of the most valuable pieces of land in the township. In the summer of 1880, he built a new and elegant residence, which adds much to the value of his jiroperty. His faiTQ lies a few miles northwest of Gallon, and, as Mr. Laughbaum devotes his time exclusively to the improvement and cultivation of his land, he will have a home, in time, second to none in the county. Daring his residence in Whetstone Township, he served four years as Constable, seven years as Township Clei-k, and one year as Township Trastee. Mr. and Mi-s. Laughbaum have ten children - Elias W., Aaron H., Sarah J., Louisa C, Melissa B., Otterbine F., Deborah E., Marausa C, Horatio T. and Weston S. Aaron H. is married to Ellen Shumaker, and they are living in Sandusky To\\tiship: Sarah J. is married to William O. Shumaker, residing in Polk To^vnship.

M. MANLEY, Superintendent of Public Schools, Gallon; was born in 1841, at New Salem, Fairfield Co., Ohio. His parents were of Scotch and English descent. In 1848, they moved to New Lexington, Perry Co. He attended the public schools there until 1854, when he removed back to Fairfield Co., and entered Fairfield Academy in 1!S57. He taiicrht school diu'ing the winters and attended the academy during the spring and fall until 1800, when he entered as freshman in the classical coiu'se of the Ohio Wesleyau University, at Delaware, Ohio, teaching school to pay his tuition while there. He graduated in 1S6(], and took charge of the north district of the union school at Lancaster, Ohio; resigned at the expiration of one year, on account of failing health, and accepted the agency of Appleton & Co.'s school books, until 1870. He had charge of Carroll School, in Fairfield Co., until 1872; was Principal of the high school of Lancaster until 1874:, when he came to Gallon, and was Principal of the high school one year, and, since that time, has been Superintendent of public schools, being elected to serve until 1883. Prof. Manley served two years in the army, in the 17th and l-lOth O. V. I. He is a Mason, and a member of the Knights of Honor.

JACOB G. MEUSER, lawyer, Galion, Prominent among the leading men of Crawford Co. and of Central Ohio, is J. G. Jleuser. He was born on April 4, 1S44, in Sandusky Township. Richland Co., within a few miles of Galion, and is the son of Peter F. and Katherine (Swayue) Meuser. His early life was passed upon a farm. He received a good education, commencing with the common schools, and finishing at Capital University, of Columbus, Ohio, after which he taught school from 18G4 to 1870. After determining to make the practice of law his profession, he entered the office of S. G. Cummings, of Galion, and commenced reading. He was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court of Ohio, in 1872, and has been engaged in this profession, in partnership with S. G. Cummings, up to the present time. Politically, ^h: Meuser is a Democrat, and has always taken a deep interest in the affairs of his party, being considered one of its leaders in Ohio. Among the numerox;s offices which Mr. Meuser has held, we may mention the following: In April, 1874, he was elected Mayor of Galion, and, in 1875, he was chosen to represent his district in the State Legislature. In 1877, he was re-elected, and, during the latter term, was Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, the Committee on Rules, and of the committee to revise and consolidate the statutes. In 1879, he was employed by the State to edit the present Revised Statutes of Ohio. Mr. Meuser is also one of the prof)rietors and the editor of the Galion Inquire r, one oi the leading Democratic organs in Central Ohio. Socially, he is humorous, genial and agreealile. Possessing great executive ability, and endowed with perseverance, energy and industry, Mr. Meuser is to-day one of the rising young men of his native State.

D.iVID MACKEY, architect and builder, Galion; was born in Franklin Co.. Penn., Ajiril 3, 1835. His parents removed to Ohio when he was 3 years old, locating in Muskingum Co. He attended the common ?ch(jols imtil he was 13 years old, when his parents moved to Crawford Co., Polk Township, in 1848. His father was a carpenter and builder, and David assisted him in that busiaiws until he was 21 years of age, when he commenced taking lessons in di'awing and archi- j tecture. In 1854 or 1855, he entered the car depai-tment of the Indiana Division of the C., C, C. & I. R. R., and worked in that department for twelve years, since which time he has been in business for himself as an architect and builder. In 1878, he erected Maclcey's Block, and is also the builder of the Citizens' National Bank, and a large portion of the 1 )est j buildings in Galion. He was married in 1S54, j to Miss Sarah L. Traul, of Galion. They have two children living - Mattie anil Satlie. Mr. Mackey has been a member of Common Coiincil for two terms before the city was in- I corporated, and is now serving his second term. He was a Director in the old Galion Building Company, and is now President of the Citizens' Building Company. Mr. Mackey and wife are members of Presbyterian Church.

O. N. MONROE, foreman carpenter department, N. Y., P. & O. R. R., Galion; wius born in Medina Co., Ohio, in August, 1831. His father was a farmer, and his early life was passed upon a fai'm, until, at the age of 17, he went to learn the carpenter's trade in Lorain Co. After thi-ee years in that county, he went to Huron Co., and went to contracting for himself. While there, he engaged with the

Lake Shore R. E. Company, and worked in their shops at Norwalk for thirteen years, and was foreman of the shops for ten years. In August, 1869, he engaged witli the A. & G. W. R. R., and went to work for that company at their shops at Kent, Ohio. In December, ISG'J, the shops were removed to Galion. and he has, since that time, made his home there. He has been foreman of his departm>>nt ever since his connection with the road. He was married, Dec. 6, IS-J:}, to Miss Julia Petteys, of Huron Co. Thev have four childi-en - Albert W., Eugene A." Orin N., Jr., and Beele.

J. C. McILVAIN, M. D., Galion: was bom in Mansfield, Ohio. :M u-ch "J;]. IS45. He attended select schools until the inauguration of the public schools, which he attended until 14 years of age. He then, through the influence of John Sherman, member of Congress, received an ai)pointment as cadet to West Point or Annapolis. He selected Annapolis, but was rejected on his jihysical examination, on account of a crijipled ai'm. Through the influence of Secretary of the Navy Toucey, he was passed, however, and remained in the navy two years, on the fi-igate Constitution, when he resigned, and entered the l'2t.)th O. V. I. Served in Grant's 13th Corps, and was with Sherman all tlu'ough the siege of Vicksbiu'g. "\Miile with Banks' expedition, up the Red River, he was taken jirisoner, and lay thirteen months in rebel prisons in the interior of Texas. He was mustered out late in 1805, and suffered severely for a year, from the effects of prison coniinement. After regaining health, he went to Michigan and served six years as civil engineer. He commenced the study of medicine in 1869, and graduated in 1872, at the University of Michigan, Ann Ai-bor. First commenced practice near Lansing, Mich.: jiracticed also in the lumber regions and at Grand Rapids, ]\Iich. Came to Galion in the fall of 1878, and is now engaged in active practice there.

W. A. McKEAN, foreman car department, C, C, C. & I. R. E., Galion. Among the officials of the C, C, C. & L R. R., is Mr. W. A. McKean, superintendent of the car department. He is a native of Ohio, and was born in Holmes Co., in 1837. He came to Galion in 1858, and worked at cabinet-making for foiu- years. He then entered the employ of the above-minitioned railroad, and has been connected with that road ever since. In October, 1879, he was appointed foreman and superintendent of the car department, which position he still holds.

HENRY POISTER, boots and shoes, Galion; was born in Germany, in 1845, and emigi-ated to this country in 1854, with his parents, and located in Galion. He attended school until 18(32, and then entered the C, C, C. & I. R. R. shops, and worked as carpenter until 1866, when he went to Indianapolis and worked in the railroad shops thei'e. Retm'ned to the Galion shops in 1871, and worked until 1877. He then went into partnership with C. F. Beck, in the diy goods and boot and shoe trade. In the spring of 188(), he dissolved partnership, and is now can-ying on a boot and shoe store on Main street. He was married, in 187(), to Miss Louisa H. Beck. They have one child - Clara. He is a member of the German Reformed Chiu'ch.

T. L. PITTON, yard-master, N. Y., P. & O. R. R., Galion; was born in Canada, in 1845, and his early life, up to 19 years of age, was spent there. He then went to Salamanca, N. Y., and went to work for the A. & G. W. R. R., now the N. Y., P. & O., and has been in the employ of that road up to the present writing. He came to Galion in 1867, and has been yard-master ever since his residence there. He was married to Miss Susanna Rickets, of Galion, in 1869. They have two childi-en^Thomas J. and Minnie. Mi-. Pitton is a member of Galion Lodge, No. 414, F. & A. M., and Mutual Lodge, K. of H., No. 32.

^M:LLIAM PRICE, foreman blacksmith shops, N. Y., P. & O. R. R., Gallon; was born in Breconshire, South Wales, in 1833. He emigrated to America in 1857, and located in Pittsbm-gh, and worked at his trade there for three years. He then, in 1859, removed to Crestline, and was employed in the Pittsburgh & Fort Wayne railroad shops until 1864, when he removed to Gallon, and engaged with the C, C, C. & I. R. R. Co., remaining with them until 1866. He then began to work for the A. & G. W. R. R. Co.. now the N. Y., P. & 0. R. R., and has been with them up to the present time. In 1867, he was appointed foreman of his department, which position he still occupies. He was married in Wales, in 1S57, to Miss Hannah Herbert. They have four children living - Thomas, now working in the shops with his father, William, Eliza and Clara I. He is a member of Galion Lodge, No. 215, I. O. O. F., and has been a member of tlie Galion Common Council.

W. C. QUIGLEY, superintendent blacksmith-shops, C, C.,C. & I. R. R., Galion; was born in Mansfield, Ohio, in 1840, and his eai-lj' life, until he was 16 years old, was spent in that place. At this time, he came to Galion, and has since made his home there. For a number of years he worked at several trades at the C, C, C. & I. R. R. shops, attending schools at intervals in the meantime, until 1802, when he enlisted in the 81st O. S. V. I., and was in active service for tlu-ee years, with Sherman's army. At the close of the war, he returned to Galion, and again entered the employ of the C, C, C. & I. R. R., and has been with that company up to the present time. For the past nine years, he has been suj)eriutendent of the blacksmith-shops. He is the inventor of a " railway frog and crossing combined," which is used exclusively upon the C, C, C. & I. R. R., and he is also the inventor and patentee of a la^vn rake, a most valuable improvement upon any other rake now in use. He was married, in Galion, to Miss Emma Fague, Aug. 6, 1805. They have two children - Harry N. and Samuel f. He is a member of Galion Lodge, No. 414, F. & A. M., and, together with his wife, a member of the Methodist Church.

WILLLVM H. RAYIMOND, superintendent of stock-yards, C, C, C. & I. R. R., Galion. Mr. Raymond was born in Shelby, Ohio, in 1848. His father was a cooper by trade, and also followed farming. He remained at home, working ui^on the farm, vmtil 22 years old, when he went to Crestline, and entered into the employ of the C, C, C. & I. R. R. in the stock-yarcb there. In 1870, he removed to Galion, and has since resided there. He is superintendent of the stock yards there, and one of Gallon's most esteemed citizens. He was married in 1872, to Miss Mary Hall, of Crestline. They have two children - Grace and Jessie. Mr. Ra^miond is a Mason, and is

V. H. REISINGER, dentist. Gallon; was born in Galion, Ohio, Jan. 81, 18r)4, and was educated in the Galion Union School. He went into a drug store a short time, and, at the age of 10 years, commenced to study dentistry with Dr. S. Waggoner, of Galion, Ohio, and remained with him about three years, and then commenced the study of dentistry in the Baltimore College of Dental Siu-gery, and continued thi'ough two terms, and then removeil to Belleville, Richland Co., Ohio, and practiced there in 1870 and 1877, about nine mouths. The Baltimore College of Dental Sm-gery having consolidated with the ISIaryland College of Dental Surgery, he completed his coui'se there, and graduated with honors, March 7, 1878. He then came to Galion and commenced the practice of his profession in Mackey's Block, Galion, Ohio, where he is building up a first-class practice. He was married, Jan. 25, 1870, to Miss Amanda Mackey, of Galion, Ohio, and has two childi'en.

J. P. REISINGER, Notary Public, Galion; was born in Galion, in 1849; is a son of the late Dr. Reisiuger. He had the advantage of a high-school education, and, at the age of 10 he began the tinner's trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years, and working at his trade for two years, and. during this time, studying book-keeping in the evening. In 180'J, he went to Tiffin, and engaged as bookkeeper for William Sullivan, a hiirdwave iihtchant; also, was clerk at the Sliawhau Hon--.', remaining in Tiffin until 1S7I, whru he riturned to Galion, and was clerk at the Central Hotel for a short time. He then engaged with H. D. Lee, in the knitting-machine Imsiness, as business agent, having his headtpiarters at York, Penn. :Mr. Reisiuger traveled over several States in the interest of Mr. Lee. In 1871, he came to Ashland, Ohio, and married Miss Cv-nthia Mcllvaine. she returning with him to Pennsylvania, and traveled with him, assisting him by ojierating the machines at fairs, etc. :Mr. Reisiuger remained with ]Mr. Lee until 1874, when he n>nioved to Ashland, Ohio, and ran the St. Nicholas restaurant for two seasons. He then purchased, with H. Tucker, the Ohio Publishing Com])any, which proved a bad investment. He then ratirrned toGalion. in 1870. and is now en^jajxed in the real estate husitn'ss. and is a Notary Public. Politically. -Mr. Ucisinirer is a Democrat, and takes an active interest in the workings of the party, and is now the Secretary of the C'eutial and Executive Committees of that j>arty in the county. Mr. Reisinger is also Secretary of the Pioneer Association, and was the first Land Appraiser elected bv the citv.

WILLIAM E. KI13LET. CJoimty Treasm-er; was born in Sandusky Township, Richland Co., in lS;io. He attended the common schools of those times. In ISol. he came to Crali<in, and worked at the tinner's ti'ade for eiglit years. He then went to Mansfield, and clerk.'d in the post office nntil he secm-ed a situation as route agent from Crestline to Indiana[)olis, on the " Bee Line:" served in this cap;icity during ISoU and 1800. In 18(51, he went into the shoe business in Gallon, and fi-om that to the hardware business in 180~, remaining in that line until 1874, when he sold out and went into real estate. In ISOG, he laid a farm out in town lots; it is now called " William Riblefs .Addition to Gallon." ilr. Riblet served as Corporation Treasm'er for thi'ee terms, as Township Treasm'er two terms, and was elected County Treasm-er in 187U. He was married, in 1801, to Caroline H. Edson. Thev have tlu-ee childi-en - Ella E., Clement W." and Richard E. He is a Democrat in politics.

HUGH ROSS, foreman rail shops, N. Y., P. & O. R. R., Gabon. One of Gallon's most esteemed citizens is Mr. Hugh Ross, who was born in Dingwall, Rosshire, Scotland, Sept. 21, 1823. He emigi'ated to Toronto, Canada, in September. 1843, and worked at his trade as blacksmith there until February, 1862, when he crossed over to Buftalo, N. Y., and worked there until April, 1802. He then went to Meadville, Penn., where the Atlantic and Great "Western R. R. had reached in construction, and built for this company the fii'st steam shovel on the road. He operated this shovel for two years, in the construction of the road. He was then placed in charge of the repair shops at Urbana. Ohio, remaining there for two years. He then was removed to Gallon, and has had charge of the rail shops up to the present wTiting. Mr. Ross was married in Canada, in the year 1841, to Miss Margaret Irvine: she was born in Ireland, in 1821. They have fom- children living - Finlay, now living in Kansas; William, a blacksmith ; Elizabeth, married t« Peter Meuser, of Gabon: George, a machinist, and three deceased - Harriet, Annie and Hugh A. He is a member of Gabon Loilge, No. 215, I. O. 0. F., and. together with his wife and daughter, a member of the Presl)yterian Church.

W. J. RYAN, hotel proprietor, Gabon; was born July 0, 1857, in Orange, Delaware Co., Ohio. Ho received a good education, attending the schools at Delaware. He then learned telegraphy, and his first office was at Linndale, Ohio. After operating in diffei-ent towns, he was sent to Gallon, in 1875, as night operator. From there he was sent to Delaware, and worked in the train dispatcher's office for sis months, when he was given the day olKce at Gallon, and continued there imtil Sei)t. 1, 1880, when he removed to Bucyrus, and engaged in the book and stationery business. In October. 188(1, in connection with H. H. Elliott, of the Sims House, Bucvrus, he became one of the proprietors of the Capitol House, Gabon. He was married June 3. 1880, to Miss May Beck, daughter of M. Beck, of Gabon. Mr. Ryan is now located in Gabon, as the managing partner of the Capitol House. It is the intention of Elliott and Ryan to make the " Capitol " one of the best hotels in Central Ohio.

J. K. SHERER. farmer; P. O. Gabon; was born in Whetstone To\vnship in 1845. He is the son of John and Sarah (Keifer) Sherer, who now reside in TVTietstone Township. His early life was spent upon his father's farm, until he was 21 years old. In October, 1800, he was married to Miss Nancy M. Beck, of Polk Township, and bought the farm where he now resides. His farm now embraces 210 acres of fine, improved land, lying three miles west of Gabon. He has improved it in buildings and fences imtil it ranlcs as one of the finest farms in Polk Township. For the past five years, he has been dealing extensively, buying and selling stock, and at present is devoting his time exclusively to that branch, his farm being worked by his nephew, G. W.

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Bair. He has six children - Martin L., Florence L., Arvene R., Bessie G., Orra D. and an infant unnamed. He, Tvith his wife, is a memlier of the Enc^lish Lutheran Church.

KEY. J. A. SCHULZE, German Evangelical Lutheran, Galion; was born in Mieste, Prussia, in 1S28. He obtained a commonschool education; emigrated to America in IS 47; began his study for the ministiy in 1848, at the Capitol University of Columbus, Ohio, graduating in 1851. His fii-st charge was at Trenton, Butler Co., Ohio, preaching tc several congregations in the vicinity. He was called to Colmubus in 185(3, preaching to a numlier of congi-egations. and engaged on the staff of a Lutheran periodical, and in the publication of Lutheran books and literatiu-e. Receiving a call from the church in Galion, he came there in 1875, where he is now located.

C. B. SHUMAKER, Justice of the Peace, Gallon. jNIi-. Shumaker was born in Northlunborland Co., Penn., in 1835. At 19 years of age, commenced to clerk in a diy goods store in Jersey Shore, Penn., in 185-4, and remained there until 1857. Commenced in the restaiu-ant business at Williamsport, Penn., and remained one year, and then commenced to farm and contract for railroad ties, for sis years, some of which time he was rafting on the Susquehanna River. In 1864, he came to Galion, Ohio, and went to work in the railroad shops, and remained here eight years. He served as Constable for five years, and is at present serving as Justice of the Peace, and, together with his son, is conducting a photogi'aph gallery at 13J East Main sti-eet, Galion, Ohio.

JAMES J. SPITTLE, foreman copper-shop, N. Y., P. & O. R. R., Gallon; was born in Wales, in 1836. His parents emigrated to America when he was but six months old, and located in Pittsbiu'gh, Penn., remaining there for ten years. From there they went to Lorain Co., Ohio, and, after a short period there, went to Cuyahoga Co. In 1848, they removed to Sandusky City, where Mr. Spittle learned his trade as coppersmith. He came to Galion in 1856, and went to work for the "Bee Line" , R. R., at his trade. He has also worked for ' the Pittsburgh Co. and the Pan Handle road, !

at Richmond, Ind. He returned to Galion in 1866, and has been with the A. & G. W. R. R. (now the N. Y., P. & C. R. R.) ever since. In every shop in which he has worked has been foreman of his depai-tment. He married Miss Alvina Wiutield, of Sandusky City, in 1857. She was born in Prussia, in 1838. They have two chikh-eu living - 'William A., born in Galion Sept. 25, 1858, and is working with his father in the railroad shops, and Carrie L., born in Richmond, Ind.. Nov. 28, l.S6o. Fannie L., deceased, was born in Sandusky City, in 1861, and died in 1865. Mr. Spittle is a member of Galion Lotlge, No. 414. F. & A. M., and Gallon Lodge No. 215, I. O. O. F.

A. M. STEWART, general traveling agent, C, C, C. & I. R. R., Galion; was born in St. Albans, Me., in 1835. He attended the common schools until his parents removed to Boston, Mass., in 1847. He l:)egan his career for himself by selling news])apers on the passenger train running on the Boston & ]\Iaine Railroad. He was then working uudor Charles Minot. who seemed to take an interest in him, and gave him a position on the New York & Lake Erie R. R. He served on what is called the "telegraph gang," and put u}) over 400 miles of telegi-aph wire. After this, he obtained a jwsition as a machinist in the railroad shops in New York City. After learning his trade, he became a fireman, and followed up this business until 1853, when he came to Galion and obtained a position as engineer on the Bellefontaine & Indianaiwlis R. R. At this time he was only 17 years old, and, in 1857, was given charge of the railroad shops at Galion. He served in this capacity until 1864, when he built the Galion Stock Yard^ in conjunction with Oliver Duck. In 1877, he was appointed stock agent of the C, C, C. j & I. R. R. and, in 1880, was made general I traveling agent of this road. He is at jiresent aLhuiuistering both these offices for the company. He was man'ied in 1>>5<). to Miss Haunah McClellan, a native of Columbiana Co., Ohio. They have one daughter - Nellie H. Himself and wife are meml^ers of the Methodist Chm-ch. Is a Republican in politics.

JOSEPH E. WILLIAMS, teacher, Galion; was born in Galion in 1848. He completed a common-school coiu'se in 1870, and went to Hillsdale, Mich., and attended the Hillsdale College, gi'aduating in 1875. He was elected Principal of the High School of Galion, and served until 188(!, when he was elected Superintendent of Pul)lic Schools of Cambridge, Ohio. He was man-ied, in 1880, to Miss Ada R. Gochenour, of Galion. Both are members of the Baptist Chui-ch. Mr. Will iams is a Mason, belonging to Galion Lodge, No. 414.

L. H. YORK, ynrd-master, C, C, C. & I. R. R., Galion; was horn in Ulster Co., N. Y., in 1885. His early life was passed upon a farm. In 1 855, l\Ir. Yoi-k removed to Wisconsin and engaged in farming in Dane Co, remaining there about three years. In January of 1858, he came to Galion, and has been in the employ of the C, C, C. & L R. R. ever since. He has had charge of the yard there for twenty years. Mr. York was manned in 1858, to Miss JIartha F. Bryfogle, of Galion. They have one child

- Frankie L. He is a Mason, also a member of the Royal Arcanum, and of the American Legion of Honor. In politics, Mr. York is a Republican, but does not take an active part, as his time is fully occupied in the faithful discharge of his business. He has been a member of the Common Council of Galion, and is one of its honorable and upright business men.

JOSEPH A. YOCHEM, dry goods, Galion, Ohio. The father and mother of Joseph A. Yochem came fi-om Germany to Galion in 1850, and were married in Galion. The subject of this sketch was bom in Galion, Ohio, July 15, 1850, and is one of Crawford's most enterprising young men, and is doing a good business at the northwest corner of Main and Columbus streets, Galion, Ohio. He attended the public schools of Galion, and went to clerk for S. C. Kanaga, April 27, 1874, and continued with him until May 1, 1878, when he bought his employer out, and has enlarged the business, and is at present carrying it on at the old stand with good success.

M. C. ARCHER, Superintendent Water- Works, Crestline; was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1820, of American parents, and came to Aubum Township, Crawford Co., in 1837, and resided there until 1853, when he came to Crestline, and was employed at railroading for thirteen years. In 1876, he went to Columbus, and was in the employ of the C, S. & C. R. R., until 1880, when he retiu-ned to Crestline, and is now engaged as Superintendent of Water- Works. He was married Nov. 14, 1840, to Mary Hill, daughter of Lewis Hill, of Richland Co. They have three children - Caroline D., Thomas A. and John J., who is now General Ticket Agent of Scioto Valley R. R. Mr. Archer has always been a Republican, and has served one term as member of Common Council of Crestline, and was Deputy U. S. Marshal diu-ing the administration of Lincoln.

Came to this country in 1832, and lived in New York for three years, and came to Stark Co., Ohio, in 1834. From there he went to Canal Fulton, and lived there xmtil 1852, when he came to Crestline, and has resided there ever since; was married to Catharine Arter in 1832 ; was manned again to Margaret Yost in 1841 ; they have seven childi-en by last man'iage - Emeline, born August 20, 1842; Caroline, born Feb. 26, 1844, died May 20, 1845; Jacob, born Feb. 11, 1846; Daniel Jr., Oct. 19, 1847; Louise, Aug. 28, 1849; Thomas, Oct. 23, 1853; Willis H., June 5, 1858. Mr. Babst entered into the hotel business on coming to Crestline, as proprietor of the old American House, afterward known as Franklin House, and remained in the hotel business about four years. In 1871, he built and established Babst's Banking House. Mr. Babst retired from all active business in 1878, and was succeeded in the banking business by his sons, Jacob and Daniel, Jr. Mr. Babst has added considerably to Crestliue in buildings, and is one of the lai'gest property ow-ners in the town. He is now living in retirement at his beautiful residence south of Crestline. Sir. Babst has a vineyard of one acre of choice grapes, in which he takes great pride, making yearly aboitt twenty barrels of wine. Fine pears, plums and fruits of all kinds are to be found upon his ample grounds. !Mr. Babst is a member of the Lutheran Church. He has always been a Kei)ul)liean.

DANIEL BABST, Jr., la\vyer, Crestline; was born Oct. 19, 1S47, in Canal Fulton, Ohio, and came to Crestline with his parents in 1852. and has always resided there. He read law with M. Jones, Esq., of Crestline, and was admitted to the bar in 1870, and commenced practice in 1872. Was elected Solicitor for the corporation of Crestline in 1878, ajipointed Mayor in 1879, and elected in 18S0. Mi-. Bal)st is also a member of the Board of Examiners. The subject of this sketch is a young man of great energy and ability, and is also very popular. In politics, IVIi-. Babst is an Indejicnih^nt Republican.

JACOB B.IBST. banker, Crestline; was born in Canal Fulton in 1846, and came to Crestline with his pai-ents in 1852. and has always made it his home. He is a tinner by trade, following it for ten years; also earned on a tin and stove store for thi-ee years, while working at his trade. He married Matilda C. Stoll. daughter of George Stoll. of Bucyrns, in ISOy. They have thi-ee chilch'en - Daniel Earl, born July 6, 1870, Jessie Fremont, liorn March 2. 1872, Bertha Stoll, Dec. G, 1878. Matilda Stoll, his wife, was born March 20, 1848, in Upper Sanduskj-, Ohio. ilr. Babst and his wife are both members of the Presbyterian Church. He went into the banking business in 1871, and in 1873 was appointed Cashier. Since the retirement of his father from the bank, in 1878, he has had the entire management of it, as his brother Daniel, Jr. (who is joint owner), is immersed in his law practice. IMi-. Babst has always been a Republican.

JAMES LEROI BOOTH, M. D., Crestline. He was l»orn in Holmes Co.. Ohio, in the year 1835. He attended the common schools until 14 years of age. The following three years were spent at Haysville College. He taught district school for one year, when he was elected Superintendent of the Sullivan (_V)unty Seminary. This institution being out of the State, it brought him in contact with strangers and educational iiiHuences. In 1S54, he began the study of medicine under Dr. Boyer, at Sullivan, Ind. The following year he taught mathematics in Marshall Academy, in Clark Co., 111., for one year, at the same time continuing the study of medicine with Dr. "Wliite, an eminent jihysician of Eastern Illinois. Hecomplctcil his siii.ly with his brother Edwin, at Bmw nsvillc, Ivuox Co., Ohio, in ]N5(). In 1857. removed to Vaughnsville, Putnam Co., Ohio. He remained there one year, when the death of his brother. Dr. Milton H. Booth, of West Cairo, Ohio, called him to this place, where he took his practice. In 1861, he raised a company, and was commissioned Captain of Company D, O. V. I., 118th Regiment. He retm-ned to Cairo, in 1864, and jiracticed medicine a short time, when he was elected Captain of Company C, 151st O. V. I., without a dissenting vote. He remained with his company until his time of service expired. He retmnied to Cairo and resumed his practice until 1871, when he retired fi-om practice for one year. Began a practice in La Grange, Indiana, and continued for two yeai-s. He came to Crestline in 1876, and has at present a very extensive and lucrative practice.

REV. IVnCHAEL B. BROWN. Catholic Priest, Crestline; was born near Plattsbm-g, N. Y., in 1840. At the age of 12 years he removed with his parents to Sandusky City, Ohio. At the age of 17, he entered St. Maiy's Preparatory Seminary, at Cleveland, and, in 1859, entered the University of Notre Dame. In 1860, he applied for admission into the congregation of Holy Cross, and was received into the novitiate in ^March of the same year. In Jiuie. 1862, he received the degree of Bachelor of Ai-ts, and in the following Sej)- tember began his theological studies, which he continued until June \0. lh()7, when he was ordained Priest. Li 1868, he was ai> , pointed to the Professorship of Moral and 1 Mental philosophy. He continued t«'aehing until 1872. when he became Vice President of the Association, and had sole management of all the classes, over forty teachers, until 1.S74, when he went to Watertown. Wis., and took tlie management of College of Om- Lady of Sacred Heart."' He remained there until l!S7(j, wlieu he gave up college life, and went to Youngstown, Ohio, as assistant of his brother, who was Pastor, and came to Crestline in July. 1N77, and has been Pastor of Catholic Chm-ch there ever since.

WILLIAM F. CROWE, grocer, Crestline; was born iu L-eland. in 1S41, and came to America with his mother in 1S4U, and located for about six months in Vermont, when he Ciune to Ohio, locating in Columbiana Co., remaining in that county a short time. He also resided for a short i>eriod in Stark and Richland Coimties. and came to Crestline in April, 1853, and has made his home there ever since. He was mairied in LS71 to Ellen Haley, of Mai-ion. They have five cliildren - Mary, Cathai-ine, Ellen, Aunio and Jaue. Mi\ Crowe served seven years as Corporation Treasiu:er of Crestline, tlu-ee years as Justice of the Peace, and has also been a member of the Coiamou Council. He is agent for the Inmau line of steamers, and also an insurance agent. He has always been a Democrat.

D. H. CASSEL, hardware, Crestline: was born in Richland Covmty in 1S43, and remained iu that coimty imtil lS(i"i, when he came to Crestline and learned the tinsmith's trade, with G. W. Pierce. In 1S71, he went into partnei'shijj with George W. Zint, under the firm name of Cassel & Zint, iu the hardware, tinware and stove business, and has been engaged in that line up to the present time (ISSO). Was married in 1867, to Maggie Cramer, of Upper Sandusky, and has two childi'en by first wife - Dora D. and Flora D. Mrs. Cassel died in 186'J. He married again in 1872, to Maggie McGuire, of Richland County. They have one child - Daisy May. Mr. Cassel has been a member of the Common Council of Crestline, is a member of the Knights of Honor, and also an Odd Fellow. Has always been a Democrat.

CRESTLINE "ADVOCATE." The Advoca/e was established in July, 1SG9, by Adam Billow and son, D. C. Billow, in the Union Hall Block, second floor. Upon the death of his father, which occurred ilay 20, ] 870. D. C. Billow assumed sole management and has made the Adiocaic one of the best papers in the county, having a good solid list of subscribers and doing an extensive job business. The office is supplied with power by a Backus Water Motor. The Advoaiti- is indei^endent in jiolitics.

DR. I. S. COLE, Crestline; was born in Allegheny City. Ponn., FeVi. 11), \H'MS. and attended the Institute at Haysville. .\shland Co., Oliio. He afterward read medicine with Dr. Glass, and graduated from Cleveland Medical College. He began the practice in Reedsburg. .\shland Co.. Ohio, and removed to West Salem in 1873. remaining there until 1880, when he came to Crestline and married Ruth A. Smith, daughter of James B. Smith, of Ashland County. They have fom- chikben - Frank. Minnie B., Rufus I. and an infant. Ml-, and ^Irs. Cole are both members of the Methodist Episco]ial Church.

JOHN DODANE. real estate, Crestline; was born in France in 1825, and came vrith his parents to iWerica in 1830, and located in Stark County, working on his father's farm until 1853, when he started for California, remaining there until 1857. digging gold. In 1857, he came back to Ohio on a visit, but retui-ned to California in 1858, and remained there until ISOO, when he came to Crestline, and has resided there ever since, engaged iu the real estate business. He was manned iu 1807, to Anna Dodane, of Crestline, widow of his brother. They have two childi-en - Minnie, born in 1870, Delia, born in 1867. JL-s. Dodane died in 1873. Mr. Dodane has been one of the Trustees of the Water- Works of Crestline two terms. Has always been a Democrat.

J. P. DAVIS, dry goods merchant, Crestline; was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1824, of American parents, and came to Crawford County in 1833, and has always made it his home. He was agent for the C, C, C. & I. R. R., at Shelby, for three years, and came to Crestline in 1852, and was agent for the same company until 1862, when he engaged in the dry goods business. First went into partnership with John McGraw, succeeding R. Lee & Co., continued with McGraw for a year and a half. McGi-aw then sold his interest to John McKean, the film then being Davis & McKean, for two years, when IMcGrraw boufjht the interest of Mr. Davis. He then went into partnership with Martin Davis & Co.. and continued for about two years, when the Davis Brothers bought the interest of ]Martin, establishing the firm of J. P. & J. AV. Davis. Two years after, they dissolved partnership, and went to his present location, in Union Hall Block, remaining there until 1S75, when he sold his stock, and retired from business for about four months, when he again went into partnership with H. A. White, under the firm name of Davis & White, and they have continued in business up to the present time (1880). Ml-. Davis was man-ied to Catharine Mickey, of Richland Co., in 18^)0. They have eight childi-en - Wilbur E., Florence A., Edwin P., George P. (deceased), infant (deceased), Lillie May, Robert L., Augustus. Mr. Davis has always been a Republican.

BENJAMIN EATON, mail agent, Crestline; was born in Somerset, Peny Co., Ohio, in 1821. In 1837, he went to B Co., Ohio, remaining there until 18)'.), when he went to Wheeling, W. Va., and learned the harness-maker's trade. In 1840, he returned to Ohio, working at his trade, and also at peddling. He came to Crestline in ISo'J, and has since made it his home. He was married in 1849, to Han-iet A. Martin, of Richland Co. Mr. Eaton was depot policeman for two years, and, diuing the war, was the agent of the sick and wounded; also, eni'olling master for Vernon and Jackson Townships. For the past few years, has been in the emjiloy of the Government as mail agent. He is a Knight Templar, and a Republican.

C. F. FRANK, di-y goods, Crestline; was born in Southern Germany, in 1882, and came to America with his parents in 184(3, locating in Western Pennsylvania, remaining with his parents and working on a farm for five years, when he went to Johnstown, Penn., and learned the dry goods business, and came to Crestline in the spring of 1856. and engaged in the clothing business, remaining there about two and a half years, when he retm-ned to Pennsylvania, and went into the provision business until the following spring, when he engaged in the hardware trade, and continued until the fall of 18()4. He returned to Crestline in August, 18IJ5, and engaged in the diy goods business, and has been there ever since. He was mamed in IS.j'J, to Emma Babst, daughter of Daniel Babst, of Crestline. They have five chilih-en - Daniel, (rortie, Maud, George, Paul. Has been a member of the Common Council of Crestline, and is now serving second temi as City Treasm-er. Mr. Frank and wife are members of the English Lutheran Church.

C. P. FRANK, coppersmith, Crestline : was born in Butler Co., Penn.. in 1831), ami went to Pittsburgh in 18o5. residing there until 18-J'J. when he removed to Cleveland, remaining there about one year. In 18<i0, he went to Gallon, where he resided until 181)4. when he came to Crestline, and has since made it his home. He has been in the emiiloy of the railroad shops in Crestline for sixteen years. He was married in 1862, and has four children - Edward, Retta, Willie and Alice. He is a Republican.

SAMUEL GEE, express agent, Crestline; was born in England in 1816, and came to this country and located in Youngstown. Ohio, as Pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church, in 1845, and continued preaching in various places in the State imtil i860, wl.en he was appointed express agent at Crestline, Craw ford Co., and has since made it his home. He was man-ied in the city of Hull. England, in 1842. to Mary Ann Radmall. They have five children - Samuel W., Allison W.. Frank B., Lam-etta S., Cynthia E. As there is no Methodist Protestiint Chm-ch in Crestline, Mr. Gee and wife are memljers of that chm-ch at Middletown, Crawford Co. Mi-. Gee has always been a Republican.

L.'P. HESSER, blacksmith, Crestline; was born in Stark Co.. Ohio, in 1826. W^nt to Wood Co. in 1832, and removed to Mansfield in 1834. remaining there until 1850. when he came to Crestline, and has since made it his home, with the exception of a trip to California in 1862. He is the oldest blacksmith in the railroad-shops in Crestline. He was married in 1851. to Rachel S. Grant. Her father was the first tanner in Mansfield, and a distant relative of U. S. Grant. They have six chikb-en - Minen-a M., Ora B., Mary, George G., Rosa, ElizalH'th R. 'Sh: Hesser "is a Democrat, and has occupied several township and corporation offices, among which we may mention as a member of the School Board for fom'teen years; also on committee for school buildings and imjirovements, and it was owing to the active part taken by this committee that the union school, with its beautiful pai-k, was secured, ilr. Hesser also was a member of Common Council for four vears.

CH.VRLES W. JENNP:R, physician. Crestline; was born in Richland Co. in 1S41. Came to Crestline in the fall of ISoT, and has resided there ever since. Dr. Jenner is a graduate of the University of Wooster, Cleveland. Ohio. "Was married in April. 1S()(), to Mary V. Emmett, of Crestline. They have one child - Daisy L. I. Jenner, born October, 1875. !Mrs. Jenner is a member of the Presbyterian Clnu'ch. Dr. Jenner has obtained the reputation of being one i)f the most skillful and reliable ])hysicians of the county. He came from a medical family, his father and an elder brother both being members of that profession. He has always been a Democrat.

NATHAN JONES, lawyer, Crestline; was born in "Westchester Co.. N. Y., 1882. and came with his parents to Norwalk. Ohio. 1S88. In 1857, JIi-. Jones went to Upper Sandusky, and published the Donocnitic L'nion iintil his office burned down, when he removed to Jefferson Co. and engaged in the business of dealer in musical instiiunents. He came to Crestline the 3(tth of September, 1859, and has resided there ever since, where he has been actively engaged in the practice of law. llr. Jones coimnenced reading law when 17 years old. and was admitted to the bar April 25. 1855, at Norwalk. Ohio, and was admitted to the United States Coiu-ts at Cleveland. Sept. 28, 1865. He was elected Recorder of the corporation of Crestline for four successive terms, and also Mayor for toxvc terms. He was elected Prosecuting Attorney of the county in 1865. and again in 18()7. ;Mr. Jones is one of the most prominent Odd Fellows in the State. Having filled all offices of the subordinate lodge, in December, 1875, he was elected M. "W. Grand Master of the order of the State of Ohio. At the end of his term of

F. "W." MARCUS, German Reformed minister. Crestline; was born in Germany, in 1852, and came to this country with his parents, and located in Louisville, Ky., in 1855. He attended j)ublic school at Louisville, and wont to Franklin. Sheboygan Co.. "Wis., where the schools of his church are located, and graduated in 187(). He came to Crestline in 1879, and was married, in October of same year, to Mary Hildbold, of Gallon. He has a membershi]) of 175 (in 18S0) in his church.

JOHN McKEAN, physician. Crestline; born in Hook Town, Penn., in 1810. of American jiarents. After completing a thorough classical and mathematical education, he began the study of medicine with Dr. Samuel Quigley, of West Union, Ohio: he also attended lectures at Lexington, Ky., and received the necessary jiapers for practice in October, 1881. He entered into partnership with Dr. Marshall, of Burgettstown, Penn. One year after, they dissolved partnership, and he removed to Calcutta, Ohio, and two years after, in 1884, he removed to Leesville, Crawford Co., and practiced there until 18()7, when he removed to Crestline, and has resided there ever since. Since 1844, he has been Ruling Elder of the Presbyterian Church. In 1847. he was elected a member of the Philosophical Society of "Wittenlierg College. He has been Mayor of Crestline for one term. He was married to Rebecca McClaskey in October, 1885. They had ten children - five living and five deceased. (From Physicians and Surgeons of U. S., by Atchinson.)

the age of 15, came to Crestline, and has ever since made it his home. About 1805. he went into the hotel biisiness. as proprietor, at Franklin and Crestline, for a few years, when he establisiied a livery and feed stable, and has since been engaged in that Imsiness. In 1879, Mr. Moorehead bought out Shank's harness-shop, and is now running that branch in connection with his other business. Mr. Moorehead was married in August, 1865, to Maggie Miller, of Crestline. They have four chikken - Charlie, Flora. Lizzie and Howard. Mr. Moorehead and wife are both members of the Methodist Church. He has always been a Democrat.

F. NEWMAN, lawyer, Crestline: was born iin Germany, in 1839, and came to this country in 1854, and first settled in Crestline in November of 1S54. He went to Maryland an:l remained there iintil 1858, and returned to Crestline in ISriO, and remained there until 1862. He lived in Annapolis, Md., from 1S()2 to 1865, when he went to New York, remaining there nearly one year. In 1806, he returned to Crestline, remaining there until 1876, when he went to Florida, and remained there nearly one year, when he again returned to Crestline, where he has remained ever since. He was married, in 1868, to Emma T. Smith, daughter of John S. and Jane Smith, of Crestline. They have four chikh'en - Florence, Elnora, Edna and Earl. Mr. Newman and wife are both members of the Presbyterian Church. ]Mi". Newman has been practicing law for the past twelve years. He has always been a prominent Democrat in the township.

DAVID OGDEN, Justice of the Peace, Crestline: was born in Knox Co., Ohio, in 1819, and came with his parents to Crestline in April, 1828, being one of the pioneers of the county, ill-. Ogdeu fii-st learned the miller's trade, and worked at that business for about fifteen years. Since that time, he has been engaged in various occupations, and, for the past twenty years, working in the carshops of the P., "f" W. & C. R. R., at Crestline. Mr. Ogden was Justice of the Peace from 1853 to 1862; has also been Township Clerk for a period of six years. He drew up the papers and petition for the boundaries of Ch-estline, and was its fii'st Mayor. Mr. 'Ogden was also the prime mover in securing the I union school in 1858, his brother, John Ogden, i now Principal of the Ohio Central Scliodl. ! delivering a lecture upon that subject at tliat 1 time, which tended to help the mt)vi';iient. ! JMi-. Ogden has always been a friend to every I movement tending to improve Crestline in any form. He was married in 1844, to Marv J. I Kirkland. of Richland Co. They havt^ oidy I one child living - Ellen. ]\Ir. and Jlrs. Ogden I are both members of the Presbyterian Church. A. M. PATTERSON, P. M.,' Crestline; was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, in 1842. Ho cam", when a boy, with his parents, to Jackson Township, and has resided there ever since. He was appointed Postmaster of Crestline in 1864, and has continued to hold the office up to the present time. Mr. Patterson is a member of the Presln'terian Church, and is considered one of the leading, enterprising men of Crestline. He has always been a Re]iublican.

'WILLIA3I ROBINSON, machinist, Crestline; was born in "Washington Co., Penn., Aug. 1, 1830, and came to Crawford Co. with his parents in 1831, locating near North Ro!)- inson. that town being named after his father. Mr. Robinson taught district school for ten winter terms, spending two years of this time in Iowa. He came to Crestline in 18()(). He was Township and Coi-jioration Clerk in 18(il for one year: also elected Justice of the Peace in 1865. He was a member of the school board for six years. 'Mi. Robinson has served in several other township offices, and, for the past few years, has been employed in the railroad shops there. He was man-ied in 1 S()(1. D. V,\ SNYDER, blacksmith, Crestline. The suliject of this sketch was Ijom in Cimiberland Co., Penn., in 1832. He came to Ohio in 1836, locating in Richland Co. Finally he came to Crestline, in 1856, and has since made it his home. He has been a prominent man in the 1 i tory of Crestline, serving in varioiis offices, among which we may mi-ntion as a member of the Common Council for foiu" terms, as a member of the School Roard three terms, and also as Towiiship Treiisurer. He was married in 1856, and has been in the employ of the P., F. \V. & C. R. R. for twen- 1 ty-live years.

Biographical Sketches

JOHN A. THOIMAN, deceased; was bom at Sosehiem, in the Palatinate, on the 11th of Jiine, 1807. He came to America in 1834, and located in New York, working for the United States, with Gen. R. E. Lee. Lee then was Captain in the United States army. The friendship between the two lasted all through life. Mr. Thomau came to Crawford Co. when it was a wilderness, and Crestline not in existence - about November, 1845. By honest industry he amassed a handsome fortune, and assisted many of his countrjTnen with money in time of need, and to homes to make them comfortable in after life. In all public enterprises he took an active part and a deep interest, always giving largely, and more li)> erally than any other citizen. He died March 30, 1875, at 67 years of age, deeply mourned bv the commimitv.

'HON. T. J. WHITE, Crestline: was born in Perry Co., Penn., in 1828, and came to Jackson Township previous to the laying-out of Crestline, locating on the old ^\^lite farm. He helped clear the groiuid where Crestline now stands ; bought the first lot and built the first thi'ee houses in the town. He has been a member of Common Council two terms, a member of the School Board two tei-ms, and served two terms in the Ohio Legislatui-e - from 1871 to 1875. He has also been one of the Trustees of Jackson Township for six tenns. Mr. "\Miite taught school in the Dapper District for two winters. He owes his success in life to his own energy and perseverance, being what is termed a "self-made man."

J. M. WERTZ, conductor, Crestline; was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, June 9, 1837. He taught school for three years in early life, and studied medicine with Dr. Joel Pomerene, of Mt. Hope, Ohio. He attended lectures at Ann

Ai'bor, Mich., in 1858, and commenced practice in 1860, at Dundee, Ohio, remaining there for three years, when he was appointed Assistant Surgeon 2d U. S. Colored Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He practiced three years at Loudonville, Ohio, and for the past twelve years has been railroading, being at present conductor on P., F. W. & C. R. R.

JOHN C. "WILLIAMS, coppersmith. Crests line; was born in Butler Co., Penn., in 1843. He entered the army in 1861, and served until its close. He came to Crestline in 1865, and has since made it his home. He was married in 1867, to Anna Auten. They have four childi'en - Frank, Jessie, Erie and Belle. Mr. Williams has been a member of the Common Council two terms. He is at present working at his trade in the railroad shops at Crestline. Mr. Williams and wife are members of the M. E. Chm-ch.

DR. P. B. YOUNG, Cl-estline; was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1832. Went to Beaver Co., Penn., in 1849, attending the Beaver Academy, taking a full course of studies. After deciding to make the medical profession his calling, he attended the Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia, Penn., graduating in 1860. His first location was at Freedom, Beaver Co., Penn., remaining there for two years, when he entered the army as assistant surgeon. He was promoted to sui-- geon in 1863, and remained in that important position all through the war. At its close, he came to Crestline, in 1865, and has since been in active practice there. Dr. Y'oung has been surgeon for the P., F. W. & C. R. R. since 1874, and is now examining surgeon for pensions. He was man'ied in 1862, to Sarah M. Gormly. They have one child - Howard.